Infobox Planet width 25em bgcolour FFFFC0 apsis name Wigeon symbol image caption discovery yes discovery ref discoverer Cornelis Johannes van Houten , Ingrid van Houten Groeneveld and Tom Gehrels discovery site Palomar Observatory discovered October 17, 1977 designations yes mp name 8440 alt names 1017 T 3 named after Wigeon mp category orbit ref epoch May 14, 2008 aphelion 3.1719728 perihelion 2.3852910 semimajor eccentricity 0.1415592 period 1691.7841791 avg speed inclination 7.74312 asc node 284.49261 mean anomaly 265.99388 arg peri 28.81287 satellites physical characteristics yes dimensions mass density surface grav escape velocity sidereal day axial tilt pole ecliptic lat pole ecliptic lon albedo temperatures temp name1 mean temp 1 max temp 1 temp name2 max temp 2 spectral type abs magnitude 13.8 8440 Wigeon 1017 T 3 is a Asteroid belt main belt asteroid discovered on October 17, 1977 by Cornelis Johannes van Houten , Ingrid van Houten Groeneveld and Tom Gehrels at Palomar Observatory . External links http ssd.jpl.nasa.gov sbdb.cgi?sstr 8440 Wigeon JPL Small Body Database Browser on 8440 Wigeon MinorPlanets Navigator 8439 Albellus 8441 Lapponica MinorPlanets Footer DEFAULTSORT Wigeon Category Gefion asteroids Category Discoveries by Cornelis Johannes van Houten Category Discoveries by Ingrid van Houten Groeneveld Category Discoveries by Tom Gehrels Category Astronomical objects discovered in 1977 Category Main Belt asteroids beltasteroid stub fa it 8440 Wigeon hu 8440 Wigeon pl 8440 Wigeon pt 8440 Wigeon ... more details
Taxobox name American Wigeon status LC status system IUCN3.1 status ref ref name IUCN IUCN 2009 ref image ... Anseriformes familia Anatidae genus Anas subgenus wigeon Mareca species A. americana binomial Anas ... but see text small The American Wigeon , also American Widgeon or Baldpate , Anas americana is a species of wigeon in the dabbling duck genus Anas . If this is split up, all wigeons will go into their old ... ref ref name Dunn Dunn, J. 2008 ref It is the New World counterpart of the Eurasian Wigeon . The conservation ... Jersey , USA The American Wigeon is larger than a teal but smaller than a pintail, it s a medium size bird, In silhouette, the wigeon can be distinguished from other dabblers by its round head, short ... The American Wigeon ref It is 45 56 cm 18 23 inches long, with a 32 inch wingspan and a weight of 1.6 pounds. ref name Floyd This wigeon has two adult molt per year and a juvenile molt ... bill. This white patch gives the wigeon its other common name, baldpate pate is another word for head ... be distinguished from most ducks, apart from Eurasian Wigeon by shape. However, that species ... to the Eurasian Wigeon . ref name Dunn It nests on the ground, near water and under cover. It lays ... Wigeon is a noisy species, and in the field can often be identified by their distinctive calls. Drakes ... makes a whoee whoe whoe , whereas the female has a low growl qua ack . The American Wigeon is a bird ... feeds by dabbling for plant food or grazing, which it does very readily. While on the water, wigeon ... ducks. Wigeon also commonly feed on dry land, eating waste grain in harvested fields and grazing on pasture grasses, winter wheat, clover, and lettuce. Having a largely vegetarian diet, most wigeon migrate in the fall well before northern marshes begin to freeze. ref name du Wigeon have an extensive ... wigeon are found in each flyway, they are most numerous in the Pacific Flyway. Key wintering areas ... Panhandle and the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Texas also support large numbers of wintering wigeon ... more details
Taxobox name Eurasian Wigeon status LC status system iucn3.1 status ref ref name IUCN IUCN 2009 ref image Anas penelope kuribo cropped.jpg image width 250px image caption regnum Animalia phylum Chordate Chordata classis bird Aves ordo Anseriformes familia Anatidae genus Anas subgenus Mareca species A. penelope binomial Anas penelope binomial authority Carolus Linnaeus Linnaeus , 1758 The Wigeon or Eurasian Wigeon Anas penelope , previously Mareca penelope is one of three species of wigeon in the dabbling duck genus Anas . It is common and widespread within its range. This species was first described by Carolus Linnaeus Linnaeus in his Systema naturae in 1758 under its current scientific name. ref name Linnaeus Linnaeus, C. 1758 ref Description This dabbling duck is convert 42 50 cm in long with a convert 71 80 cm in wingspan, and a weight of convert 1.5 lb g . ref name Floyd Floyd, T. 2008 ref The breeding male has grey flanks and back, with a black rear end and a dark green speculum feathers ... brown, with plumage much like a female American Wigeon . It can be distinguished from most other ducks, apart from American Wigeon, on shape. However, that species has a paler head and white axillaries ... Wigeon . It is strongly bird migration migratory and winters further south than its breeding range ... Wigeon is common as a winter visitor, but scarce as a breeding bird in Scotland , the Lake District ... Floyd ref name Dunn Behaviour and habitat The Eurasian Wigeon is a bird of open wetlands, such as wet ... Wigeon in the United States , and they also hybridize with them. ref name Floyd This is a noisy ... a low growl rawr . The Eurasian Wigeon is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation ... www.rspb.org.uk birds guide w wigeon index.asp RSPB A to Z of UK Birds http ibc.lynxeds.com species eurasian wigeon anas penelope Eurasian Wigeon videos, photos & sounds on the Internet Bird Collection ... Wigeon, Eurasian Category Birds of Asia Category Birds of India Category Birds of Pakistan Category ... more details
Taxobox name Chil e Wigeon status LC status system IUCN3.1 status ref ref name IUCN IUCN 2009 ref image Chiloe wigeon.jpg image caption Male rear and female front regnum Animalia phylum Chordate Chordata classis bird Aves ordo Anseriformes familia Anatidae genus Anas subgenus wigeon Mareca species A. sibilatrix binomial Anas sibilatrix binomial authority Eduard Friedrich Poeppig Poeppig , 1829 File Z rich Seefeld Z richhorn IMG 8475.JPG thumb Searching for food File Chiole Wigeon.JPG thumb Chil e Wigeon File Chiloe wigeon 2.jpg thumb Swimming Chil e Wigeons The Chil e Wigeon Anas sibilatrix is one of three species of wigeon in the dabbling duck genus Anas . Unlike other wigeons, the sexes are similar though the male is often slightly brighter and pairs are monogamous. This bird has a metallic green head, and a gray bill with a black tip. Its breast is barred black and white and its sides are orange brown. It has white cheeks and a white forehead and also white on its wings. Its length is approximately 18 inches. ref Seaworld ref The female will lay between 6 and 10 eggs. This duck is unusual in the sense that the male will help raise the young. Citation needed date July 2010 File Anas sibilatrix Puerto Natales, Patagonia, Chile family 8 1 .jpg left thumb A family in Patagonia, Chile. This duck is found in southern South America , on freshwater lakes, marshes, lagoons and slow flowing rivers. It breeds on the Falkland Islands , Argentina , Uruguay , and Chile . It migrates to southeastern Brazil for the winters. ref name Clements Clements, J. 2007 ref It is an omnivore. The conservation status of this wigeon is Least Concern . ref name IUCN Appearance Chil e Widgeons reach a body length between 17 and 21 inches. Their wing length measures 9.25 to 9.75 inches and a weight of 1.75 to 2 pounds. Males are usually somewhat larger and heavier. ref Shirihai, P. 247 ref Otherwise ... access date February 7, 2010 version 2010.4 http ibc.lynxeds.com species chiloe wigeon anas sibilatrix ... more details
Maris Widgeon, is an heritage variety of wheat that has traditionally been used for thatching in the UK. This variety was developed in 1964 by the Plant Breeding Institute in Cambridgshire. The Maris in the name, was derived from Maris Lane, the address of PBI headquarters in Trumpington , Cambridge. ref Bread making quality of wheat a century of breeding in Europe By Bob Belderok, J. Mesdag, Dingena A. Donner ref Uses It produces a tall, strong stemmed straw without the use of artificial fertilisers, which makes popular with thatchers ref http www.farmersguardian.com days are numbered for widgeon variety 20030.article Days are numbered for Widgeon variety ref and straw craftsmen. ref http www.eamta.co.uk specifications.htm ref It is also popular with artisan bread bakers and specialist organic millers . ref http www.independent.co.uk life style food and drink features just what we knead 734553.html ref Problems in production There are no wheat varieties, suitable for thatching, on the current NIAB seed list. Until recently 2008 9 the only commercial seed distributor for Maris Widgeon, was Pickards Seeds, of Burrington, Devon Burrington , Devon . Maris Widgeon is one of the few varieties on the National List of Permitted Varieties EU legislation policed by DEFRA . Other traditional varieties have become unlisted which means that they cannot be bought, sold or even given away. ref http www.businesslink.gov.uk bdotg action ercSectorsDetails?itemId 1079914638&type SECTOR CONTENT&lang en Certification, marketing, packaging and labelling of cereal seed ref For this reason new straw growers have no option but to grow Maris Widgeon from kept seed. ref http www.glasu.org.uk en uploads documents WelshThatchingStraw.pdf ref References references External links http www.wheatbp.net Wheat the big picture Illustrated guide to life cycle of wheat plant Wheat Category Wheat ... more details
Wigeon , or Widgeon , mainly refers to a group of three duck species of the genus Anes . It may also refer to 8440 Wigeon , main belt asteroid Grumman Widgeon , American, 1940 s, amphibian aircraft HMS Widgeon 1806 HMS Widgeon , Royal Navy schooner, launched in 1806 Wackett Widgeon , Australian, 1920 s, amphibious aircraft Westland Widgeon helicopter , a helicopter Westland Widgeon fixed wing , British, 1920 s, civil, light aircraft Widgeon, California , a former town in Modoc County USS Widgeon USS Widgeon , the name of two US Navy Ships Disambig ... more details
Chilo may refer to Chilo Archipelago in Chile Chilo Province , administrative division that covers most of the archipelago Chilo Island the main island of the archipelago, contained in the province Chilo National Park on the island Chilo Block , a geological tectonic unit Chil e Wigeon dab de Chilo Begriffskl rung es Chilo desambiguaci n fr Chilo pl Chilo ru uk ... more details
Infobox lake lake name Stanford Reservoir image lake caption lake image bathymetry caption bathymetry location England coords coord 52 25 15 N 1 6 55 W type waterbody region GB display inline,title type reservoir inflow River Avon, Warwickshire River Avon outflow River Avon, Warwickshire River Avon catchment basin countries United Kingdom length width area depth max depth volume residence time shore elevation islands cities Stanford Reservoir is a drinking water reservoir on the River Avon, Warwickshire River Avon , England . It lies on the county boundary between Leicestershire and Northamptonshire near the village of Stanford on Avon . The reservoir was built in 1928 by Rugby, Warwickshire Rugby Urban District Council and is now owned by the company Severn Trent Water . The site is considered important for bird species including Tufted duck , Eurasian Wigeon Wigeon , Common Pochard Pochard and Northern Shoveler Shoveler and five species of bats. The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough have a management agreement to look after wildlife aspects. External links http www.wildlifebcnp.org nres northants.htm Northamptonshire Nature Reserves Category Drinking water reservoirs in England ... more details
Burham Marsh nature reserve is a 11 hectare tidal Reed bed on the River Medway 5 miles northwest of Maidstone . It is just east of Snodland but being on the right bank of the river it is accessed via Burham . ref cite web url http www.tour maidstone.com Default.aspx?page 459 title Burham Marsh Nature Reserve work Tour Maidstone publisher Maidstone borough Maidstone Borough Council accessdate 2008 09 04 ref It is part the Holborough to Wouldham Marshes SSSI . Access Cars may be parked at Burham Court Church at TQ 717621. A public footpath runs along the river embankment the sea wall from which there are good views of most of the reserve and adjacent meadows. ref cite web url http www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk reserves medway mid kent area burham marsh title Burham Marsh publisher Kent Wildlife Trust accessdate 2008 09 04 ref The path is mostly level but soft in wet weather. Fauna and flora Breeding species include reed and sedge warbler and water rail. Wintering species include bearded reedling, snipe, redshank and bittern. During the migration periods significant numbers of swallow and sand martin are seen. The River Medway at this point attracts a variety of birds including kingfisher, cormorant and various species of duck including teal, shelduck and wigeon. The low lying grassland areas provide grazing and roosting areas for large numbers of geese and ducks, including greylag and wigeon. Herons can often be seen fishing in the dykes which drain this area. ref cite web url http www.ruralways.org.uk activities browse kent burham marsh title Burham Marsh work Rural Ways publisher The Southern and South East England Tourist Board accessdate 2008 09 04 ref Botanical interest includes the rare marsh sow thistle Sonchus palustris and marsh mallow Althaea officinalis . References reflist coord 51 19 38 N 0 27 30 E display title Category Nature reserves in Kent Category Tonbridge and Malling ... more details
File Foryd Bay.jpg 300px right thumb View towards the southern end of the bay. Foryd Bay lang cy Y Foryd or Bae r Foryd is a tidal bay in Gwynedd , Wales . It is located at the south western end of the Menai Straits , about two miles south west of Caernarfon . Several rivers flow into the bay and there are large areas of mudflat s and salt marsh . A shingle spit landform spit partly blocks the mouth of the bay. At the north western end is Fort Belan , built during the 18th century. The bay has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and in 1994 it became a Local Nature Reserve because of its importance for wildlife. Many bird s visit in winter and during migration including large numbers of wildfowl and shorebird waders such as Eurasian Wigeon Wigeon which peak at over 3000 birds. Notable species include Brent Goose , Jack Snipe , Spotted Redshank and Greenshank . Tern s roost at the mouth of the bay. References Davies, Alan & Owen Roberts 2007 Best Birdwatching Sites in North Wales , Buckingham Press, Peterborough. Gwynedd Council 2009 http www.gwynedd.gov.uk gwy doc.asp?cat 6373&doc 23302&Language 1 Celebrating 15 years of protecting wildlife on Y Foryd . Accessed 17 May 2009. McFarland, Valerie 1990 RSPB Guide to Birdwatching on Anglesey & Lleyn , The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Sandy. Gwynedd geo stub coord 53.1129 4.3201 type waterbody region GB display title Category Bays of Wales Category Geography of Gwynedd Category Sites of Special Scientific Interest in West Gwynedd Category Nature reserves in Gwynedd nn Foryd Bay ... more details
Image Chiloe wigeon 3.jpg thumb 230px Chiloe wigeon. Described by Eduard Poeppig Death of Jean Baptiste Leschenault de la Tour Death of Gustaf von Paykull Death of Johann Baptist von Spix Christian Ludwig Nitzsch publishes Anatomie der V gel Bird Anatomy in Johann Friedrich Meckel Meckel s Archiv f r Anatomie und Physiologie Eduard Friedrich Poeppig begins scientific exploration throughout Chile, Peru and Brazil. Eduard R ppell s Atlas of R ppell s Travels in Northern Africa 1826 30 includes an ornithological section by Philipp Jakob Cretzschmar describing around thirty new species, including Meyer s Parrot , Nubian Bustard , Goliath Heron , Streaked Scrub Warbler and Cretzschmar s Bunting . Charles Payraudeau describes Audouin s Gull discovered on an expedition to Corsica Expeditions 1826 1829 Voyage of L Astrolabe French to the Coast of Australia , New Zealand , Fiji and Loyalty Islands . Captain Jules Dumont d Urville 1790 1842 , Surgeon Naturalists Joseph Paul Gaimard 1796 1858 and Jean Ren Constant Quoy 1790 1869 , Pharmacian botanist Pierre Adolphe Lesson 1805 1888 . 1826 1829 Circumnavigation by the Seniavine Captain Fiodor Litke 1797 1882 , Surgeon Naturalist Franz Carl Mertens 1764 1831 , Naturalist Heinrich von Kittlitz 1799 1874 , Mineralogist Alexander Postels . Paul mile Botta selected to be the naturalist on a voyage around the world on Le Heros under Captain Auguste Bernard Duhaut Cilly 1790 1849 Ongoing events Coenraad Jacob Temminck Nouveau recueil de planches colori es d oiseaux Birds first described in this work in 1826 include the White throated Nightjar , the Checker throated Woodpecker , the Great billed Kingfisher , the Spectacled Monarch , the Cuban Green Woodpecker and the Sunda Thrush ornithology stub Category Years in birding and ornithology ... more details
Refimprove date May 2007 Mid Yare NNR is a National Nature Reserve in Norfolk, England Norfolk , east of Norwich, England Norwich , established by English Nature and managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds RSPB . In RSPB publications, this reserve is known as Strumpshaw Fen . The reserve consists of floodplains along the River Yare , and the total area is 7.8 km . It centres around the Strumpshaw area. The alder carr fen carr and willow carr support the Old World Swallowtail Swallowtail Butterfly and the Norfolk hawker dragonfly Aeshna isosceles , as well as Marsh Harrier s, Bearded Tit s and most of the country s Cetti s Warbler s. The wet grasslands hold internationally important numbers of wigeon , nationally important numbers of European White fronted Goose , and Britain s largest flock of Bean Goose , as well as Northern Lapwing Lapwing , Redshank and Common Snipe Snipe . The RSPB controls the water levels, maintains the dykes, cuts the reed bed s and keeps disturbance of the wildlife to a minimum. References reflist http www.naturalengland.org.uk ourwork conservation designatedareas nnr 1006983.aspx Mid Yare NNR at Natural England coord 52.593 1.473 dim 5300 region GB display title Category National Nature Reserves in England Category Geography of Norfolk Category Nature reserves in Norfolk Norfolk geo stub ... more details
infobox UK feature table official name Holburn Lake and Moss shire county state Northumberland country England nation UK map name United Kingdom Northumberland static image static image caption static image 2 static image caption 2 os grid reference NU050365 latitude 55.622 longitude 1.919 Holburn Lake and Moss is a nature reserve in Northumberland , England to the east of the village of Holburn . The lake The lake is artificial and was created in 1934. It supports wintering populations of European importance of Greylag Goose Greylag geese from the Iceland ic population. Birds such as Eurasian Wigeon and Common Teal also roost. There is an area of floating bog to be found along the eastern shore of the lake. The moss Holburn Moss is a peat bog, supporting a variety of bog mosses together with other bog plants including heather, Eriophorum cotton grass , cranberry and drosera rotundifolia round leaved sundew . It has previously been damaged by forestry ploughing. External links http www.jncc.gov.uk default.aspx?page 1992 JNCC page Category Special Protection Areas in England Category Lakes of Northumberland Northumberland geo stub nn Holburn Lake and Moss ... more details
Image Wormer Jisperveld.jpg thumb right The Wormer en Jisperveld is a nature area, covering 18 km of which 0.7 km are a protected area , situated between the towns De Rijp , Purmerend en Wormerveer . The area consists mainly of marshland, grassland and open water. Wildlife The Wormer en Jisperveld contains national important populations of nesting birds as the Great Bittern , Ruff bird Ruff , Godwit , Gadwall and Shoveler . The area is also important for foraging birds as for instance the Spoonbill and the various species of Snipes and Harriers. Among the wintering birds are significant amounts of Wigeon s and geese. The Wormer en Jisperveld is also one of the last havens for the unique and rare Dutch subspecies of the Tundra Vole Microtus oeconomus arenicola . Flora The water and soil of the Wormer en Jisperveld is brackish. Plants as the Marsh Fern , Marshmallow , Common Scurvygrass and Sundew can commonly be found. External links Dutch language http www.natuurmonumenten.nl natuurgebieden.jsp?id 35847 Natuurmonumenten Wormer en Jisperveld http www.vogelbescherming.nl content.aspx?cid 816 Vogelbescherming Birdlife International Wormer en Jisperveld coord 52 31 N 4 50 E display title region NL DEFAULTSORT Wormer En Jisperveld Category Geography of the Netherlands NorthHolland geo stub nl Wormer en Jisperveld ... more details
Infobox lake lake name Rasikbil image lake caption lake image bathymetry caption bathymetry location Cooch Behar district , West Bengal coords type inflow outflow catchment basin countries India length width area depth max depth volume residence time shore elevation islands cities frozen Rasikbil or Rasikbeel is a small lake situated in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal , India . This lake attracts a lot of birds which make nests in the trees around the lake. The bird varieties which live in and around the lake includes cormorants , different varieties of stork s, ibi s, spoonbill , kingfisher , parrot s, owl and many others. There is a deer park and a crocodile rehabilitation center by the side of the lake. There are also a leopard house, a python house, Aviary & a Tortoise rescue entre. This following water birds found in Rasik Beel Lesser Whistling Teal, Common Teal, White eyed pochard, Red Crested pochard, Shoveler, Pintail, Wigeon duck, Grey headed Lapwing, Northern Lapwing, Pied Kingfisher, Stork billed kingfisher, Small blue kingfisher, Little Cormorant, Large Cormorant, Gadwall etc. WestBengal geo stub coord missing West Bengal Category Lakes of West Bengal ... more details
distinguish Marsh Farm Junction Marsh Farm nofootnotes date January 2009 Image InnerMarshFarm.jpg 250px right thumb View over the reserve. Inner Marsh Farm gbmapping SJ304744 is a nature reserve on the Dee Estuary straddling the border between Cheshire , England and Flintshire , Wales . It is run by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds RSPB which bought the land in 1986. The reserve opened in 1992 and includes areas of marshland, woodland and arable land arable fields. Three shallow, freshwater pools have been created over which a hide looks. The reserve has a small car park at the end of an tarmac untarmacked road, signposted for Burton Point Farm, off Station Road, just west of the village of Burton, Ellesmere Port and Neston Burton . A footpath leads to a bird hide hide overlooking the pools. Because of restrictions from the Local government in the United Kingdom local council , the RSPB does not publicise the reserve. The reserve is open from 9am until 9pm or dusk if sooner . There is a modest charge for non members. The reserve is closed on Tuesdays for essential maintenance. Bird s include a variety of wader s through the winter and migration seasons including Black tailed Godwit , Spotted Redshank , Common Redshank Redshank and Ruff bird Ruff . Winter also brings many duck s including Northern Pintail Pintail , Common Teal Teal and Eurasian Wigeon Wigeon , also small numbers of Bewick s Swan and Whooper Swan . Breeding birds include Sedge Warbler Sedge , Reed Warbler Reed and Grasshopper Warbler s and Reed Bunting . Raptors of interest can be seen over the marsh, from the reserve or from nearby Denhall Lane these include Short eared Owl s, Hen Harrier Hen and Marsh Harrier s, Merlin bird Merlin , Common Kestrel Kestrels and Peregrine Falcon s. External links http www.rspb.org.uk reserves guide d dee innermarshfarm index.asp RSPB Inner Marsh Farm website http www.deeestuary.co.uk The Dee Estaury Website http www.rspbliverpool.org.uk RSPBIMF.htm A page ... more details
Infobox park name RSPB Bowling Green Marsh alt name image Bowling Green Nature Reserve Topsham geograph.org.uk 1113599.jpg image size alt caption RSPB Bowling Green Marsh type location Topsham , Devon , England coordinates coord 50 40 42 N 3 27 20 W display title type landmark region GB DEV display inline,title size opened Start date YYYY operator RSPB visitors status open dates website URL rspb.org.uk reserves guide b bowlinggreenmarsh image dot map dot mapsize dot map base alt dot map alt dot map caption dot x dot y File Bowling Green Marsh Nature Reserve Topsham2 geograph.org.uk 1113613.jpg thumb Bowling Green Marsh Nature Reserve Topsham2. File Bowling Green Marsh, Topsham RSPB reserve geograph.org.uk 80117.jpg thumb Bowling Green Marsh, Topsham RSPB reserve. Bowling Green Marsh is a nature reserve located on the confluence of the River Exe at the top end of its estuary and the River Clyst , near the town of Topsham, Devon Topsham in Devon . It is managed by the RSPB . Migratory birds including Siberia n Brent Goose Brent Geese , come to the marsh in the winter to feed. It is a major point of interest for birders across South West Britain, with many rare species present at any one time. Other visitors include Osprey , Eurasian Wigeon Wigeon , Common Teal Teal , Pied Avocet Avocet and Black tailed Godwit , and many other waders. Several fish species inhabit the marsh s many pools. Otters have been sighted here, as well. There is a wheelchair accessible bird hide on the marshes and a viewing platform, reached by steps, with views down the estuary. Occasionally, very rare vagrants, such as Barrow s Goldeneye or King Eider , stop at the marshes on their migration. ref http www.bbc.co.uk handsonnature estuaries river exe.shtml Estuaries River Exe , British Broadcasting Corporation . ref References reflist External links http www.rspb.org.uk reserves guide b bowlinggreenmarsh RSPB pages coord 50 40 42 N 3 27 20 W display title type landmark region GB Category Geograph ... more details
Image Breydon north.jpg thumb 250px right Breydon s western end at the confluence of the River Waveney and River Yare as viewed from Burgh Castle Breydon Water is a large tidal estuary at Great Yarmouth , Norfolk, England Norfolk , England , within The Broads National Park , the United Kingdom UK s largest protected wetland . It is 5 km long and more than 1.5 km wide in places. Overlooked at the southern end by the Roman fort of Gariannonum , it is the confluence of the Rivers River Bure Bure , River Yare Yare and River Waveney Waveney . At Breydon Bridge on the east side of Breydon Water, a channel leads to the North Sea at Gorleston , south of Great Yarmouth . Centuries ago, Breydon Water would have been one large estuary facing the sea. Safe passage for Broads craft is indicated by red and green marker posts. Unlike most of the navigable waterways in the Broads, Breydon Water is not subject to a speed limit. At low tide, one can see vast areas of mudflats and saltings, all teeming with birds. Since the mid 80s, Breydon Water has been a nature reserve in the care of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds RSPB . ref name Waterscape cite web url http www.waterscape.com canals and rivers breydon water title Waterscape Breydon Water History publisher Waterscape ref It has been a popular shooting area for centuries, and the shooting continues, but on a very much reduced scale. In terms of nature conservation, Breydon Water is one of the most important estuary estuaries on the east coast of England between The Wash and the Thames estuary. It has specially protected status by virtue of being a European Union Special Protection Area SPA . In the winter, large numbers of wading birds and wildfowl use it to overwinter, including 12,000 Eurasian Golden Plover Golden Plover s, 12,000 European Wigeon Wigeon s, 32,000 Northern Lapwing Lapwing s and tens of thousands of Bewick s Swan s. Other species that have been noted there include Dunlin , Sanderling , Whimb ... more details
Infobox SSSI image Image Southlakemoor.jpg alt Photograph from elevation of flooded river flowing between snow covered fields. Hills in the distance. 200px name Southlake Moor aos Somerset interest Biological gridref gbmappingsmall ST370300 latitude 51.06586 longitude 2.90046 displaymap Somerset area convert 196.1 ha km2 sqmi notifydate Start date 1985 enref 1002426 Southlake Moor gbmapping ST370300 is a 196.1 hectare 484.6 acre biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Burrow Mump and Burrowbridge in Somerset , SSSI notification notified in 1985. Southlake Moor forms part of the extensive grazing marsh and ditch system of Somerset Levels and Moors. Southlake Moor is unusual in that, when conditions in the River Parrett are suitable, it may be deliberately flooded in winter by means of a sluice in the river floodbank. Some 96 species of aquatic and bankside vascular plant species have been recorded from Southlake Moor, of particular interest is the Sium latifolium Greater water parsnip Sium latifolium . When the moor is flooded, large numbers of wildfowl may be present with up to 22,000 Eurasian Wigeon Wigeon Anas penelope , 250 Bewick s Swan Cygnus bewickii and good numbers of Common Pochard Pochard Aythya ferina , Common Teal Teal Anas crecca and Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula . Regular signs of the Otter Lutra lutra are to be seen on the muddy banks of the River Parrett. The ditches on the east side of the site contain a population of the Palmate Newt Triturus helveticus . ref cite web title Southlake Moor work English Nature url http www.english nature.org.uk citation citation photo 1002426.pdf accessdate 2006 08 21 ref During 2009 and 2010 work was undertaken to upgrade sluice gates, watercourses and culverts to enable seasonal flooding during the winter diverting water from the Sowy River onto the moor. It has the capacity to hold 1.2 million cubic metres as part of a scheme by the Parrett Internal Drainage Board to restore ten floodplains in Somerset. ... more details
For the town in Rhondda Cynon Taff, South Wales, see Ynyshir . Ynys hir RSPB reserve is a nature reserve of the RSPB situated beside the River Dyfi Dyfi estuary in Ceredigion , Mid Wales between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth . The reserve covers 550 hectares and includes a variety of habitats extending inland from mudflat s and salt marsh through farmland and pools to oak woodland and hillside scrub. Facilities include a small visitor centre and seven bird hide hides . The name means long island in Welsh language Welsh referring to a wooded ridge which was once surrounded by marshland. The area was a private estate until it was bought by the RSPB and became a reserve in 1970. Breeding birds include important numbers of wader s such as Northern Lapwing Lapwing and Common Redshank Redshank . Little Egret s have recently joined Grey Heron s in the heronry. The woodlands hold Common Redstart Redstart , Wood Warbler and Pied Flycatcher while Red Kite s frequently pass overhead. Wintering birds include many ducks such as Common Shelduck Shelduck , Eurasian Wigeon Wigeon and Common Teal Teal and waders such as Eurasian Oystercatcher Oystercatcher and Eurasian Curlew Curlew . There are smaller numbers of Greenland White fronted Goose and, in recent years, Barnacle Goose . Other wildlife on the reserve includes European Otter Otter , European Polecat Polecat and Hazel Dormouse . Among the insects are various dragonfly dragonflies , damselfly damselflies and butterfly butterflies and the scarce weevil Procas granulicollis . Among the wild flowers are woodland species such as Common Bluebell bluebell s and species associated with peat bogs such as sundew s, bog asphodel and bog rosemary . RSPB Ynys hir was founded on the estate of the late Hugh Maplin, who invited naturalist William Moreton Condry Bill Condry and his wife Penny to move into one of the estate cottages Ynys Edwin. Condry became the first warden of the nature reserve in 1969. Condry was one of the main forces in th ... more details
Infobox mountain name Knockeyon photo Knockeyon ab morning fog01.JPG photo caption Knockeyon, foggy morning, County Westmeath elevation m 215 elevation ref prominence m 197 prominence ref listing Marilyn hill Marilyn location County Westmeath, Republic of Ireland Ireland range Westmeath Hills coordinates Coord 53 37 24.3 N 7 17 49.6 W region IE type mountain scale 100000 display inline,title Image Knockeyon4401c.jpg thumb 310px A cold dark shot of Knockeyon at Crookedwood Knockeyon lang ga Cnoic Eoghain is a hill in County Westmeath , Republic of Ireland Ireland . When viewed from the Ranaghan , and Gillards town side of the hill, it dominates the surrounding lake s in the countryside of northern County Westmeath . Location Situated between Lough Lene , upon the southeastern shores of Lough Derravaragh , Knockeyon oversees much of the north Leinster countryside. Ancient Chapel Half way up the hill slope remains the ruins of an ancient chapel , built by Saint Cauragh St. Cauragh , and dedicated to Saint Eyon St. Eyon . The chapel was cut out of the natural Rock geology rock , and is believed to have never possessed a roof. Adjacent to this chapel are the ruins of St Cauragh s Water well Well , its water s were believed to have miraculous properties. Habitat Knockeyon and other surrounding hills around the southeastern shore of the lake support deciduous woodland which mostly consists of native species. Hazel , rowan , Ash tree ash and oak are abundant. Exotic species occur occasionally, including beech . br class wikitable Wild fowl Winter 96 br individuals Little Grebe 42 i Great Crested Grebe 34 i Great Cormorant Cormorant 34 i Mute Swan 159 i Whooper Swan 102 i Greenland White fronted Goose 409 i Eurasian Wigeon Wigeon 207 i Common Teal Teal 52 i Mallard 195 i Northern Pintail Pintail 6 i Northern Shoveler Shoveler 12 i Common Pochard Pochard 3129 i Tufted Duck 1073 i Common Goldeneye Goldeneye 46 i Eurasian Coot Coot 1358 i Eurasian Golden Plover Golden Plov ... more details
South Swale Local Nature Reserve gbmapping TR060648 is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Ramsar Site between Faversham and Whitstable in southeast England . It consists of convert 428 ha 0 of the North Kent Marshes on the south bank of The Swale and along Faversham Creek. It is important for its plants and as a wintering site for wildfowl and waders. Designations The site is a SSSI , Ramsar Site , Local Nature Reserve, Special Protection Area Birds Directive and part of the North Kent Marshes Environmentally Sensitive Area ESA . Access The Saxon Shore Way public footpath follows the top of the sea wall for the whole length of the reserve, about 3 miles in total. Fauna Visit on a calm sunny day in summer and the site buzzes with the sound of grasshoppers, beetles, skylark , Eurasian Reed Warbler reed warbler and breeding Common Redshank redshank . Amongst the reeds you might also hear the ching of a Bearded Reedling Panurus biarmicus or catch a distant view of a marsh harrier . In winter, the mudflats and tidal waters of the Swale estuary teem with shellfish, worms and certain specialised plants. These attract huge numbers of birds to feed, especially as the tide goes out. Grey Plover , dunlin , Eurasian Oystercatcher oystercatcher , godwit s and Eurasian Curlew curlew all probe the mud for food. Eurasian Wigeon Wigeon and up to 2,000 Brent Goose Brent geese rely heavily on eelgrass Zostera , which grows below the high tide mark. Buntings and finches often search for seeds on the beach. Over the sea wall, look for flocks of Eurasian Golden Plover golden plover and the occasional short eared owl or hen harrier hunting for small mammals or unsuspecting birds. The merlin bird merlin , which eats mainly birds, is also a frequent winter visitor. Flora On the beach, look for the spectacular yellow horned poppy Glaucium flavum . Saltmarsh plants grow best in Faversham Creek golden samphire Inula crithmoides , sea lavender and sea purslane Halimione portulacoides tog ... more details
about the National Nature Reserve of Holkham Holkham disambiguation Holkham NNR is a National Nature Reserve in Norfolk, England , managed by Natural England with the cooperation of the Holkham Hall Holkham Estate . It lies between Wells next the Sea , Holkham and Burnham Overy Staithe , and the total area is 39 km . It includes a wide range of habitat ecology habitats sandflats, sanddunes, saltmarsh, grazing marsh, mixed woodland. Many rare species of wildlife can be found here. Amongst the flora plants flora there is the IUCN Red List Red Book Data species Jersey cudweed amongst the birds, Dark bellied Brent Goose , Pink footed Goose pink footed goose , wigeon , Great Bittern bittern , marsh harrier , Pied Avocet avocet , bearded tit and garganey . In this same area is a clearly designated section of the dunes for naturist s very popular in the summer. ref http british naturism.org.uk beaches beaches detail.asp?beach ID 8 ref References references External links http www.holkham.co.uk naturereserve index.html Holkham National Nature Reserve Holkham Estate http www.naturalengland.org.uk ourwork conservation designatedareas nnr 1006078.aspx Holkham National Nature Reserve Natural England, with visitor leaflet and information about where horse riders can go without damaging fragile habitats Norfolk geo stub coord 52.969 0.813 region GB display title Category National Nature Reserves in England Category Geography of Norfolk Category Nature reserves in Norfolk ... more details
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