The Making of the British CountrysideDavid & Charles, 1981 - 256 pages |
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Page 163
... reservoir is screened from yachts . The disturbance is felt by some species more than others . The great crested grebe , for example , has not bred on Brent since 1963 , though before this date there were always two ... reservoirs where. 163.
... reservoir is screened from yachts . The disturbance is felt by some species more than others . The great crested grebe , for example , has not bred on Brent since 1963 , though before this date there were always two ... reservoirs where. 163.
Page 216
... reservoirs built to house reserves of water for topping up canals during periods of hot weather had to be maintained , at least to some extent . Some reservoirs have a long history of multiple use ; Foulridge Reservoir near Colne in ...
... reservoirs built to house reserves of water for topping up canals during periods of hot weather had to be maintained , at least to some extent . Some reservoirs have a long history of multiple use ; Foulridge Reservoir near Colne in ...
Page 217
... Reservoirs is a haven for aquatic wildlife . Impressive winter counts of wildfowl , including whooper , Bewick's and ... Reservoir this delightful little beast is saddled with is. 217.
... Reservoirs is a haven for aquatic wildlife . Impressive winter counts of wildfowl , including whooper , Bewick's and ... Reservoir this delightful little beast is saddled with is. 217.
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