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Local Wildlife Site

Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation

Waddon Ponds
Borough: Croydon
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 3.08 ha

Description

Waddon Ponds is an attractive site that supports plenty of waterfowl.

Wildlife

The ponds support many waterfowl - hundreds of coots can be seen at times, and several pairs of little grebes breed here. The emergent vegetation is confined to one patch of yellow iris. The short-cropped turf around the ponds includes slender trefoil and blinks, which is rare in London.

Facilities

Childrens Play Area; Toilets; Refreshments
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Coot with chicks © Mike Waite

Coot with chicks © Mike Waite

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