great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) and little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae), mute swan (Cygnus olor), Canada goose (Branta canadensis), duck (Anatidae), shoveller (Anas clypeata) and gadwall (Anas strepera). The common buzzard (Buteo buteo) can be seen on the surrounding hills and both Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) and kestrel breed. Occasional visitors include: osprey ("Pandion haeliatis"), goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), Eurasian hobby (Falco subbuteo), nuthatch and great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major). The ruddy darter dragonfly (Sympetrum sanguineum) can also be seen. In the wood at the western end of the lake there are populations of badgers, roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) and foxes. References External links Blagdon Lake with link to brochure about Blagdon Lake Pumping station and Visitor Centre Blagdon Visitor Centre - Bristol Water official site Blagdon Lake Birds Grade II* listed buildings in North Somerset History of Somerset Mendip Hills Drinking water reservoirs in England Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Avon Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1971 Reservoirs in Somerset Nature Conservation Review sites Wetland Sites of Special Scientific Interest Water supply pumping stations Birdwatching sites in England Industrial archaeological sites in England