PETERBOROUGH BIRD CLUB

Nene Washes - Eldernell

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Site Notes

Key times: Winter & passage times. 
Key Species: Wild Swans, masses of wildfowl, Black-tailed Godwit, Snipe, Redshank, passage waders.
Maps: OS Explorer 235 & 227.
Grid Reference: TL284995.
Distance/Time: Up to two hours.
Terrain: Banks are steep and can be slippery.
Facilities: Car park.
Public Transport: None.
Other Sites nearby: Stanground Wash, High Wash, Nene Washes, March Farmers and Black Bush Drove.
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Species recorded
30
Visitors
5

What you might see

  • Red Kite

    9% of all club sightings recorded here

    Last seen 249d ago

  • Whooper Swan

    Seen here 3 times in the last 3 years

    Last seen 2 years ago

  • Common Crane

    Seen here 3 times in the last 3 years

    Last seen 2 years ago

  • Western Marsh Harrier

    Seen on the majority of visits

    Last seen 2 years ago

  • Short-eared Owl

    A regular visitor to this spot

    Last seen 2 years ago

  • Hen Harrier

    A regular visitor to this spot

    Last seen 3 years ago

  • Mute Swan

    A regular visitor to this spot

    Last seen 2 years ago

  • Eurasian Wigeon

    A regular visitor to this spot

    Last seen 2 years ago

  • Mallard

    A regular visitor to this spot

    Last seen 2 years ago

  • Western Barn Owl

    A regular visitor to this spot

    Last seen 3 years ago

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