Blake's Pools

Blake's Pools are a 4 hectare nature reserve owned by Environment Agency and leased by the Avon Wildlife Trust, on the banks of the Congresbury Yeo close to its mouth, near Kingston Seymour, Somerset, in South West England.

In spring 2001 part of the sea wall protecting the outer pool collapsed, creating a tidal lagoon.

Over 100 species of bird have visited the reserve, and shelduck, redshank and lapwing often nest.

During periods of low tide the expansive areas of mud attract birds such as the little grebe and little egret.

In winter, and variety of wildfowl feed at the site including smew, scaup, black-necked grebe and dunlin.