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Chester Zoo Nature Reserve

Cheshire  >  United Kingdom

Newly created nature reserve, part of Chester Zoo. Ponds, woodland, scrub and wildflower meadows.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 21 April 2023
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Description

80 Bird species have been recorded in the Chester Zoo Nature Reserve, including Common Kingfisher, Common Buzzard, Eurasian Moorhen, Eurasian Coot, Mallard and 6 warbler species. Noted for a harvest mouse conservation scheme.

Details

Access

Adjoining Chester Zoo, north of city centre. Large car park. Click on the P in the map for directions. Bus X8 from Liverpool or bus 1 from Chester.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Lake , Grassland , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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