Originally built to serve the canal system, the reservoirs have become one of the best birdwatching spots in southern England.

An outstanding centre for wildlife that delights and informs wildlife watchers of all ages. Located 2 miles north of Tring.

College Lake in Tring, attracts all kinds of wildfowl. (managed by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust)

Seasonal Highlights
Spring: Osprey, sand martin, swift, yellow wagtail.
Summer: Common tern, great crested grebe, hobby, reed and sedge warbler.
Autumn: Golden plover, lapwing.
Winter: Bittern, jack snipe, pochard, shoveler, teal.

Lapwing

Redshank

Little ringed plover

Oystercatcher

Common Tern

Tufted duck

Graylag Geese and their young chicks

Canada Geese and young chick

During late spring then you may spot a hobby hunting over the water.

College Lake, Upper Icknield Way, Bulbourne, Tring, Herts, HP23 5QG