Rutland Water has been named as one of the 'ten best places' in Britain to see migratory birds.

The recognition came in an article earlier this week in The Guardian, as it noted Autumn is now with us and many birds will be flying off to warmer climes.

The article also noted the British Trust for Ornithology saying that Osprey use the A1 dual-carriageway as a guide on their route south.

Of Rutland Water, it commented: "Passage waders, ducks and geese are the stars during autumn at this huge inland lake, with 21 species of wader once recorded in a single day, and other regular migrants include glossy ibis, terns and wheatears.

"Up to 70 species breed over summer, including ospreys, some of which are about to set off on their long journeys south."