Swift Valley Nature Reserve
A charming reserve surprisingly tucked away in old countryside, on the outskirts of Rugby
Tom Hibbert
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A charming reserve surprisingly tucked away in old countryside, on the outskirts of Rugby
Climb this local landmark for wonderful views of the Slad Valley and look out for a wealth of wildlife. The limestone grassland here supports over 130 species of wildflowers including 13 species…
An incredible story of nature's ability to recover.
Syderstone Common is a wonderful area of grass heathland, punctuated with seasonal ponds and surrounded by woodland wildlife. In late summer, the heather patches create glorious splashes of purple…
An internationally important lowland heath with wetland habitat supporting many species.
Ancient broadleaved woodlands, calcareous grasslands, river, and cliffs
Ancient broadleaved woodlands, calcareous grasslands, river, and cliffs. Part of the Cwm Taff Fechan Woodlands SSSI, and a Local Nature Reserve.
A raised peat bog, supporting plants such as heather, sphagnum moss and cottongrass
The largest remainig area of alder wood in the eastern part of Easter Ross
A fantastic site for spotting birds, the reserve is home to an extensive network of saltmarsh and mudflats on the western edge of the River Tamar.
A wild open place, Tarn Sike's lime-rich flushes support orchids, bird's-eye primrose and other plants.
The stunning Teifi Marshes is one of the best wetland sites in Wales, with over wintering birds including thousands of starlings coming in to roost and performing a glorious murmuration over the…
A fascinating 'new' landscape created from the diggings of nearby clay quarries. Birds, butterflies and wildflowers jostle for room amongst its meadowland and steep-sided slopes.
A century-old oak plantation over hazel coppice, providing a marvellous source of berries for birds in Hillingdon.
Testwood Lakes is a hidden wildlife haven where lapwing, oystercatcher and great crested grebe breed in the spring, and butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies gather in the summer. A beautiful…
This traditional village orchard has locally distinct fruit varieties and is home to a wonderful array of wildlife
IMPORTANT VISITOR INFORMATION
***Sadly the bird hide is closed due to fire damage and will have to be replaced. There is currently no other public access to the nature reserve.***
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Hay meadows, wet grassland, scrub, hedges, ponds and the beck provide homes for a wealth of wildlife. Although small in size, the nature reserve has a remarkable number of birds.
A stunning and innovative visitor centre built on a former landfill site, with superb views over Mucking Flats SSSI and the Thames Estuary (SPA). Footpaths and cycle ways in 120 acres of nature…
A great place for reedbed wildlife including a host of warblers and a variety of dragonflies and damselflies. You may also hear a cuckoo in spring.
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