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Birstall Meadows Leicestershire and Rutland

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Species
Spotted Crake
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Alan Shaw
Date
21 August 2012
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Site Details

Seasonally flooded fields and old hedgerows adjacent to the River Soar/Grand Union Canal and opposite Watermead CP.

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Directions

Access from Birstall Road. Park carefully on Holt Road and access through gate in hedge by metal guard rails. Alternative access from Birstall village at the end of Netherhall Lane.

Access

Public footpath.

Parking

Park on Holt Road.

Facilities

None. White Horse pub at the bottom of White Horse lane in Birstall serves excellent food and real ales. Other local shops, takeaways and cafés.

Key Areas / Routes

View from raised footpath across the area. Be aware that birds are easily flushed so care should be taken.

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