Saddington Birding

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Saddington Reservoir was created in the late 1700's to supply water to the Grand Union Canal.

It sits in South Leicestershire roughly between the much better watched Eyebrook and Stanford Reservoirs. 

Anglers are still a feature but the yacht club no longer exists so is not a disturbance.

Several county rarities have been found over the years, including two county firsts: Great White Egret in 1988 and Pallid Harrier in 1993. Other notable birds recorded include Eider, Purple Heron, Manx Shearwater, Great Northern Diver and Red-necked Grebe. 

It has public access. Park sensibly and view the water from the dam or from the obvious viewpoints along the road towards Gumley.
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    European Green Woodpecker, Eurasian Wigeon, Mute Swan and 7 other species seen at Saddington Reservoir

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    Black-headed Gull, Common Merganser, Common Gull and 5 other species seen at Saddington Reservoir

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    Common Merganser, Song Thrush seen at Saddington Reservoir

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    Common Merganser, Stock Dove, Great Egret and 1 other species seen at Saddington Reservoir

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    Common Merganser seen at Saddington Reservoir