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Fordwich - Westbere

Kent  >  United Kingdom

An area of reeds and willow scrub upstream from the better known Stodmarsh NNR.

Añadido* por John Cantelo
Última actualización 29 abril 2020
Este birdingplace aún no ha sido calificado. Sea el primero en calificar con 1 a 5 estrellas

Descripción

As it's less well watched Westbere is a quieter destination than elsewehere in the Stour valley although the marshes attract many of the same species. The reeds hold Carricero Común, Carricerín Común (summer) and Bigotudo and the scrub nearby Cetia Ruiseñor. Busardo ratonero breed nearby, Halcón Peregrino may pass overhead, Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental quarter the reedbeds and in spring/summer Alcotán Europeo can be seen hawking overhead. Garceta Común are sometimes joined by Garceta Grande and Avetoro Común occur in winter. The lakes hold Porrón Moñudo, Porrón Europeo, Ánade friso , Somormujo Lavanco and sometimes scarcer waterfowl. It can also be good for Avión Zapador, Golondrina Común and Avión Común. Check the Alders for Jilguero Lúgano and Pardillo Norteño

Detalles

Accesso

Easiest accessed via the footpath over the railway line in Westbere (in Walnut Tree Lane) although alternatively you can walk to the area from Fordwich (either catching the bus back to nearby Sturry or returning as you came). Most of the route is along a reasonably dry path but the walk along the riverbank to the east can be very swampy. Although it is possible to make this a circular route by taking a route through Westbere and a footpath beside the railway, the birding is more productive if you return along the river.

Terreno y habitat

Lago , Cañizos

Condiciones

Paisaje abierto , Pantanoso

Camino circular

No

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Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Primavera

Ruta

Camino estrecho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

Información extra

The marshes are home to a recently discovered colony Green-eyed or Norfolk Hawker (Aeshna isoceles) one of the few in the UK outside East Anglia. Both Westebere and Fordwich have pubs where you can have a meal. The proximity of a rail station at Sturry and a regular bus service connecting Sturry and Westbere (along Canterbury-Thanet A 28 road) make this a good site for those without a car.

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