2009
SP9113 : A Duck and Ducklings on Tringford Reservoir
taken 17 years ago, near to New Mill, Hertfordshire, England
A Duck and Ducklings on Tringford Reservoir
In previous years any of these young Mallards that grew up would run the risk of being shot in one of the 6 annual duck shoots. However these have now stopped.
See SP9113 : Tringford Reservoir (Information)
See SP9113 : Tringford Reservoir (Information)
Tringford Reservoir, near Tring, Hertfordshire
Tringford Reservoir is one of four large reservoirs built to supply water to the Grand Junction Canal (now the Grand Union Canal) at the highest point on the canal between London and the Midlands. It was built in 1816 and the associated pumping station (which is still in use) was built in 1818.
In addition to its use to supply water to the canal it is also a private fishery and for many years it was used as a duck shoot. The adjoining land has become woodland and there is a bird hide. Together with the adjoining reservoirs it is a biological site of special scientific interest and for information on the wildlife visit the Friends of Tring Reservoir site Link
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- SP9113, 181 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Chris Reynolds (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Tuesday, 14 April, 2009 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Saturday, 25 July, 2009
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SP 9178 1347 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:48.7403N 0:40.2035W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SP 9178 1347
- View Direction
- East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
