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Draycote Water Warwickshire

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Just before a storm, watching the Black-throated Diver.
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Just before a storm, watching the Black-throated Diver.

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Site Details

Large inland reservoir surrounded by fields and bushes; main dam areas raised with rocks to the water's edge, the rest muddy shoreline when the water levels drop.

Contact Details

Email: recorder@draycotebirding.co.uk

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Directions

From Rugby, head south on the A426 and the reservoir entrance is about 1 mile south of Dunchurch.

Access

Walk or cycle around the perimeter. No access to the shoreline except by the picnic area. Strictly no dogs.

Parking

Parking in the Country Park (SP468699&ar=y) £1.50. Annual parking £15.00 - see shop for details.

Opening Times

8am till dusk

Facilities

Visitor centre with café. Logbook and checklist in the bird information shelter.

Key Areas / Routes

Rainbow Corner (southwest corner: SP451689), Inlet (southwest: SP450693), Biggin Bay (north shore: SP461705), Toft (northeast corner: SP473706), Farborough Bank (east shore: SP468699).

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