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Lower Test Marshes Nature Reserve

Hampshire  >  United Kingdom

Lower Test Marshes are between the western edge of the city of Southampton and the town of Totten in South Hampshire.

Añadido* por Baz Willmott
Última actualización 3 octubre 2022
Este birdingplace aún no ha sido calificado. Sea el primero en calificar con 1 a 5 estrellas

Descripción

Lower Test Marshes is one of the best places to see wintering Bisbita Alpino ​​​​​(double figures some years) especially from the Test Way Crossing (BE WARNED - HIGH TIDES CAN COVER THIS CROSSING). Also during Winter Silbón Europeo, Cerceta Común, Zampullín Común, Correlimos Común, Ostrero Euroasiático, Avefría Europea, Aguja Colinegra, Andarríos Grande, Archibebe Común, Jilguero Lúgano and Pardillo Alpino, can be expected. Also the area is good for Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental, Águila Pescadora, Chorlitejo Chico, Zarapito Trinador, Andarríos Chico, Carricerín Común, Carricero Común, Halcón Peregrino (check overhead pylons), Rascón Europeo, Martín Pescador Común, Tarro Blanco, Escribano Palustre, Cetia Ruiseñor, Lavandera Boyera, Colirrojo Real, Mirlo Capiblanco and Papamoscas Cerrojillo all depending on season.

The reserve has a mixture of both fresh and saltwater, with rough meadow pasture (Be Aware - livestock may be present), large reedbeds, saltmarsh, Willow (Salix) and Alder (Alnus) and some tree cover on it's Western side. The Test Way footpath/boardwalk crosses the reserve (WARNING - HIGH TIDES CAN COVER THIS CROSSING), there are 'Scrapes' with a hide and 'blinds' in the South.

For more information PRESS Stars on Map.

Detalles

Accesso

From the North on M271 head South to large Redbridge roundabout, near end of motorway get in Right hand lane marked A35W. After going under flyover on roundabout get in Left hand lane A35W, follow sign to Totten, (*A) after passing over Redbridge Causeway Bridge stay in Left hand lane now marked A36 signed Totten Town Centre. Continue on this road now called Commercial Road and on reaching Town Centre roundabout take third exit signed Police Station/Toilets, on passing Police Station (on Left) take next Left into Testwood Lane, Testvale Car Park (Free - But Time Restrictions Apply) is on the Left just after the Ambulance and Fire Stations. If traveling from Southampton, leave Westwards on A33, on passing over Redbridge Causeway Bridge follow from (*A) above.

For Test Way Crossing there is closer parking (Limited Spaces) near The Salmon Leap Pub (press STAR on map) near the entrance to garden allotments (Do Not Block Access).

There is a one car pull in on a bend in the North of the site. Click on a P in the map to get directions to that point.

Terreno y habitat

Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Humedal , Lago , Pisos de barro , Agricultura , Ciudad/Pueblo , Cañizos , Mar , Río , Valle , Pradera

Condiciones

Plano , Pantanoso , Resbaladizo , Paisaje abierto , Nivel del agua alto probable

Camino circular

No

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Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno , Verano , Migración de primavera , Migración de otoño , Otoño , Primavera

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino ancho , Camino sin asfaltar , Camino estrecho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta

Escondite de observación / plataforma

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