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Swale National Nature Reserve

Kent  >  United Kingdom

This is a remote area of saltmarsh, grazing marshes and shingle shore on the mouth of the Swale estuary.

Añadido* por Kenneth Noble
Última actualización 28 diciembre 2022

Descripción

Swale National Nature Reserve and surrounds is remote (for the UK) and very atmospheric. The main attractions in winter are A) a hight tide roost of waders including Correlimos Tridáctilo , Correlimos Común , Chorlito Gris and Aguja Colipinta B) wide open areas that are attractive to hunting birds of prey like Esmerejón , Aguilucho pálido and Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental and C) wet meadows, which when flooded, attract thousands of wildfowl and waders, notably Ánsar careto , Chorlito Dorado Europeo and Zarapito Real. The area can be good for migrants in autumn. And wader passage can be interesting in spring and autumn.

Detalles

Accesso

The best approach is from Leysdown-on-sea along a badly maintained track running south close to the sea-shore for about a mile until you reach a small car park. Beware, there are a lot of pot holes and if you go fast your car will suffer. (You can, of course, walk this bit.) From the car park, you have essentially two choices. You can walk south to Shelness beach and check out the shore and the estuary or you can head west along a raised bund which is on the margin between the salt marsh and the fresh-water grazing marshes. After a mile of so you reach a hide. There is another hide to the north although reaching it may involve netotiating a lot of grazing cattle. You can also reach the hide from the West, off the Harty Ferry Road although parking can be problematic. (If you do park near the church, park off the road or the locals will be upset.)

Terreno y habitat

Humedal , Playa , Cañizos , Mar

Condiciones

Plano , Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Invierno , Primavera , Otoño

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno , Otoño , Migración de primavera

Ruta

Camino estrecho

Camino difícil de andar

Caminata media

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

Información extra

I have indicated that there is a circular walk but it is probably a better use of time to walk to the hide and back again; and then to Shelness beach and back again (or in the reverse order, of course). It is worth bearing in mind that this is an exposed, low lying area close to the sea. It can be far colder here than you would expect when you leave your home further inland. It can also be misty.

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