Walk at Summer Leys, near Wollaston, Northants

A BCN Wildlife Trust reserve, we will be venturing into Northamptonshire for a change. A large ex-gravel pit, there is a main lake with shallow areas of water fringed with ponds, there are islands and reedbed surrounded by grassland and wet woodland.
There are two Sand Martin banks and views of other hirudines are possible. Black-headed Gulls and Common Terns nest on the islands and rafts. There are lots of warblers in the wooded areas. Reedbeds hold Cetti’s and Sedge Warblers as well as Marsh Harriers. Spoonbills have started to visit as well as Great White Egrets.
Distance: 2 miles circular route

Meeting Point: in car park at 10am.
Park in the Wildlife Trust Car Park off Hardwater Road to Wollaston. Post Code: NN29 7TS. Grid Ref: SP885633. What3words: draw.uptake.printouts
Please arrive early to avoid the crowds. Parking free to BCN Trust members but you will need to register your vehicle on their website the week before. Otherwise fees apply, £4 for 4 hours and £6 per day. Card payments only at machine.

Facilities: Viewing screen, four hides, shop, Cafe and toilets on site. Picnic tables available for lunch if you wish.
Distance from Letchworth: 38 miles, 1 hr

All welcome. No need to be a member of RSPB
Image of Oystercatcher: Ben Andrew (rspb-images.com)

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• This Sunday, 18th May, 07:30 am, Coach trip to Frensham Ponds, Surrey in Farnham
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