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Description
The silt lagoons at Oldbury power station are used as a high tide roosting site by birds which feed on the Severn Estuary. The area is best seen via a 3 mile circular walk giving views of the Forest of Dean and Severn bridges. Among the birds you can encounter are Dvergdykker, Gluttsnipe, Rødstilk, Storspove, Småspove, Polarsnipe, Gjøk, Sivsanger, Svartrødstjert, Gravand and Tjeld. Hornugle roost in winter. Also muntjac deer, roe deer, pyramidal orchids, longhorn beetles, redeyed damselfly and scarce chaser dragonflies.
Details
Access
From M48 Aust junction take B4461 then B4061 to Thornbury, then left on minor roads. From M5 it's junction 14. Car park on site and roadside parking. All visitors must report to the security office which will provide an information leaflet with walk map
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Plain , Lake , Mud flats , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Moors/heathland , River , ReedbedsConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , Autumn , WinterBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Unpaved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
High tide best time to see waders. See the link to the tide table below.