Hale Duck Decoy, Nature reserve and duck decoy in Hale, England.
The Hale Duck Decoy consists of a central pond with five extending pipes surrounded by a 16-foot moat, creating an effective waterfowl capture system.
Records from 1754 document repairs by Colonel J Blackburne of Hale Hall, indicating the structure's establishment during the earlier part of the eighteenth century.
The reserve demonstrates traditional English wildfowl management techniques through its preserved infrastructure and educational programs about local hunting methods.
Visitors can access the site via a swing bridge and explore the gamekeeper's hut, which contains informational materials about the reserve's history.
The five-armed pipe system allows gamekeepers to approach from multiple directions while staying downwind of waterfowl, maximizing capture effectiveness.
Location: Hale
GPS coordinates: 53.33850,-2.78528
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:53
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