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Fleet Pond and the Lowland Heaths of North Hampshire (Day Trip)
Tour Code: GBR178A winter walk around the largest natural lake in Hampshire, plus woodland and heaths close by, in search of a variety of birdlife.
£50 (land only)
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Summary
Fleet Pond is the largest natural lake in Hampshire, nestling just to the north-east of Fleet in north Hampshire. Lead by ornithologist Martin Pitt, we will follow a circular path around the pond, focusing on the lake itself and additionally the mixed woodland that surrounds it. This is an area which is rich in wintering wildfowl including Mandarin and Goosander while the woodland holds flocks of winter visitors including Siskin and Redpoll, and even occasionally attracting Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. After the circuit we will head off to an area of lowland heath. Even at this time of year it should be possible to find Stonechat and Dartford Warbler and in some years these can be joined by a Great Grey Shrike. Expect to walk around six miles during the day.
- Look for interesting wintering wildfowl such as possible mandarin and Goosander
- Winter flocks of finches including Siskin and Redpoll
- Neighbouring heaths hold Stonechat and Dartford Warbler
Dates & Prices
2021
Tour Leader: Martin Pitt
Martin has had an interest in wildlife since an early age and although he worked until recently in development and consultancy across the globe, he has always kept this interest going.
Primarily interested in Birds and Mammals, his time living in the Middle East gave him a deep interest in Desert ecosystems and the species of the Eastern Palearctic flyway. Recently he has made the effort to learn more about Butterflies and Dragonflies.
He has been led a number of tours over the last few years including Ethiopia, Morocco, Extremadura, Morocco, Austria, Romania and Poland.
Tour Leader: Martin Pitt
Martin has had an interest in wildlife since an early age and although he worked until recently in development and consultancy across the globe, he has always kept this interest going.
Primarily interested in Birds and Mammals, his time living in the Middle East gave him a deep interest in Desert ecosystems and the species of the Eastern Palearctic flyway. Recently he has made the effort to learn more about Butterflies and Dragonflies.
He has been led a number of tours over the last few years including Ethiopia, Morocco, Extremadura, Morocco, Austria, Romania and Poland.
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