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Description
This is a Ramsar internationally important wetland site, a Special Area of Conservation, a Special Protection Area and a Nature Conservation Review site managed by the RSPB.
The resident Common Crane are a highlight and are one of the few breeding colonies in Britain. There is also the largest breeding colony of Black-tailed Godwit. Various raptors are resident or regular visitors and large flocks of ducks, swans and geese spend winter in the flooded fields, including winter migrants.
Details
Access
The small carpark is about a mile north off the A605, east of Whittlesey (turn at the John Deere depot). There is no access onto the reseve, but there are good viewpoints along the embankment for as far as you wish to walk; there's no vehicular access beyond the carpark.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , River , ReedbedsConditions
Flat , Wet , Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
WinterRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
There are no facilities; take food, drink and warm clothes.