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WATER LEVEL

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on 29.04.08

Chew Valley Lake is a semi-natural reservoir ten miles south of Bristol, and is the largest lake in south-west England. This website contains frequently updated news and information on its birds and wildlife, access, maps, and the definitive Chew bird list!

What to see in May at Chew:  

Garganey - Still a chance of one or two throughout the month
Hobby - Keep an eye out as they could be around any time
Sanderling - An unusual Chew bird, but the concrete causeways could be worth checking for this species in May
Black-tailed Godwit - In recent years a small group has built up on Herriott's Pool during the month
Whimbrel - There ought to be one or two moving through - best bet is to listen for the call as they fly over
Black Tern - The first fortnight might produce a few if the weather conditions are right
Common Tern and Arctic Tern - See above!
Cuckoo - In recent years these haven't been easy at Chew, but you know the call!
Swift - Expect thousands in wet or windy weather

LATEST PHOTOS

Purple Sandpiper

Purple Sandpipers
Portishead
5th May

Red-necked Grebe

Red-necked Grebe
Cheddar Res
13th April

Scaup hybrid

Lesser Scaup
Barrow Tanks
23rd & 30th March

Scaup hybrid

Scaup hybrid
Cheddar Res
1st & 22nd March

Greater Scaup

Greater Scaups
Cheddar Res
30th March

Bonaparte's Gull

Bonaparte's Gull
Cheddar Res
22nd & 23rd March

Great Northern Diver

Great Northern Diver
Cheddar Res
22nd & 30th March

Lesser Flamingo

KENYA
10th - 24th Feb 2007



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