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Allhallows Marshes

Kent  >  United Kingdom

Marshland good for wetland birds, waterfowl and birds on passage.

Added* by Robert Putnam
Most recent update 12 January 2022
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Description

Allhallows Marshes cover 98 hectares of land consisting of grazing marsh with water courses, ditches, fields, dykes and hedgerows. The brackish, grazing marshes attract many birds. Wading birds like Common Redshank, Eurasian Oystercatcher, Bar-tailed Godwit, Black-tailed Godwit, Eurasian Curlew, Whimbrel, Avocet and Ruff. But also many other birds like geese, ducks and gulls. Also Short-eared Owl and Western Marsh Harrier, Common Ringed Plover, Great Egret and Common Cuckoo can be seen. Others seen from time to time are Red-backed Shrike and Ring Ouzel on passage. Glossy Ibis is a current visitor.

Details

Access

Walking is best. Parking is limited to nearby residential areas. Click on the P in the map to get directions to a parking spot.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Reedbeds , Grassland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Winter , Autumn , Spring , Summer

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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