Slapton Ley is a lagoon on the south coast of Devon, separated from Start Bay by a narrow shingle beach, known as Slapton Sands. It is the largest natural freshwater lake in the south west of England.

The 1.5 mile long lake is within a National Nature Reserve (NNR) and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is made up of two parts (the Lower Ley and the Higher Ley). The lake is surrounded by reedbeds, marshes and woodland habitats with rare species thriving in the unique conditions.

It is managed by the Field Studies Council in partnership with the owners Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, Natural England and South Hams District Council. All the partners meet regularly at Slapton Committee meetings.

https://www.devonbirds.org/birdwatching/places_to_go/slapton_ley 

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https://www.devonbirds.org/news/bird_news/devon_bird_sightings?blogAction=search&blogSearchText=slapton+ley

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