Priory Water
Selected Wild Place / Other Wild Places / Public Rights of Way / VC55 boundary
From the A607 towards Melton, follow Station Road towards Asfordby and Priory Water is on your right.
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This nature reserve has been developed and is managed by the Leicestershire Wildfowlers Association. Most of the reserve is private (though permits can be purchased) but a public right of way runs through the site. It is a large area covering around 200 acres and comprises rough grassland, scrub and created wildflower meadows surrounding two central lakes. It is a very rich site for both birds and insects and one of the best areas for dragonflies in the two counties.
Over 200 species of birds have been recorded on the reserve as well as many species of moths, butterflies, dragonflies, damselflies, amphibians and reptiles. It is a good site for Hobby in the spring and summer, attracted by both dragonflies and martins.
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