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The following text is lifted from wikipedia the hyperlinks below will take you to the site, for further information.The reservoir, which has an area of 105.4 hectares (260 acres) is attractive to waterbirds; in particular wintering wildfowl and gulls. Wildfowl present regularly in winter include Mallard, Gadwall (Anas strepera), Tufted Duck, Pochard(Aythya ferina), Wigeon, goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) and Goosander. A large flock of Coot is present, and Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is also numerous. Because of its proximity to the Bristol Channel, storm-blown seabirds are occasionally found here, including Shag, Grey Phalarope, and divers and grebes. A number of rare and scarce birds have been seen at Cheddar Reservoir. These include
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