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Sevenoaks Nature Reserve

Kent  >  United Kingdom

Several lakes with paths around. The deeper lakes attract all the common wildfowl which are especially abundant in the winter.

Added* by Steve Whiteley
Most recent update 14 December 2020

Description

Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve covers 73 hectares and comprises five lakes surrounded by woodland. There are a few ponds, seasonally flooded pools as well as grassland and small areas of reedbed. The deeper lakes attract all the common wildfowl which are especially abundant in the winter. Surface feeding duck such as Common Teal and Northern Shoveler tend to frequent the shallower areas. Waders such as Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper, Common Greenshank, Northern Lapwing and Little Ringed Plover can be seen around the muddy edges of the shallow water. The last two species nest on the reserve. Grey Heron are resident and other birds like Common Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail can often be located. Birds such as Reed Bunting and Reed Warbler can easily be seen in the reedbed in the summertime. In the winter the alder trees attract flocks of Eurasian Siskin and Common Redpoll. You can make a lovely walk around two larger lakes with many good spots for bird watching. There are several hides.

Details

Access

Free parking and easy walking access, much of it is also wheelchair suitable. Click on the P in the map to get directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Forest , Lake , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration , Winter

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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