Barnell Reservoir
This small nature reserve features broadleaved woodland and ferns surrounding a redundant reservoir. An area rich in birds, bats and invertebrates.
This small nature reserve features broadleaved woodland and ferns surrounding a redundant reservoir. An area rich in birds, bats and invertebrates.
Wetland plants and wildfowl are among the many attractions of this former reservoir nestling amongst woodland, close to the Chilterns
Enjoy watching the comings and goings of migrating waterfowl in this quiet corner of Buckinghamshire
The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits. It flies between June and August and even eats its prey on the wing.
A gentle walk from Millshield Car Park exploring the habitats around the reservoir and how they benefit nature.
Looking for dragonfly and damselfly nymphs in the ponds. We also hope to find adult dragonflies and damselflies too!
The UK's smallest hawker, the Hairy dragonfly is mostly black in colour, but has a distinctively hairy thorax. It can be found in grazing marshes and flooded gravel pits, and along canals…
A voracious predator that will even eat other dragonflies, the golden-ringed dragonfly is the UK's longest species. It can be found around acidic streams in moorland and heathland habitats.…
This large expanse of water is a valuable refuge for waterfowl, including Black-necked Grebe.
Originally built to serve the canal system, the reservoirs have become one of the best birdwatching spots in southern England.
Want to know what the difference is between a Dragonfly and Damselfly? Or what's a Hawker or a Chaser? Join our guide Liz for a half day session to find out!
A wetland site of international importance for wildfowl. Up to 40,000 ducks, swans and geese visit each year. Excellent bird watching opportunities and fabulous views over the reservoir.