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Oare Marshes Nature Reserve

Kent  >  United Kingdom

Vital for overwintering and breeding wetland birds, the reserve consists of grazing marsh, freshwater dykes, open water scrapes, reedbed, saltmarsh & seawall.

Ajouté* par Epsomsalt
Dernière actualisation 9 avril 2020

Description

Excellent Birdwatching of 170 acres (69 hectares) maintained by Kent Wildlife Trust. Important for migratory, overwintering and breeding wetland birds, the reserve consists of grazing marsh (one of a few left in Kent) with freshwater dykes, open water scrapes, reedbed, saltmarsh and seawall. Highland cattle and Konik horses graze on the reserve and there are also two viewing hides for observing wildlife. Oare Marshes has seen an impressive number of rarities and regularly plays host to sought-after birds, particularly waders and wildfowl and is also good for migrants that are scarce in the southeast. Around 250 species are possible most years.

Winter is good to see a variety of ducks, grebes, herons and resident waders, roosting gulls and some raptors. In spring you can see Panure à moustaches, Avocette élégante, waders and ducks. In summer you can see Tourterelle des bois and Petit Gravelot and lots of warblers. Especially autumn is good for waders and passing migrants like Bécasseau cocorli, Bécasseau variable, Chevalier arlequin, Bécasseau minute, Courlis corlieu and Chevalier aboyeur.

Détails

Accès

Church Road, Oare, Faversham ME13 0QD. There is no public transport to reserve. Own car or bicycle required. About 2 miles (3 km) from Faversham Town centre.

Terrain et Habitat

Zone humide , Vasières , Prairie , Mer/océan , Roselière

Conditions

Plat

Boucle

Oui

Avez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?

Oui

Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

Meilleure période pour une visite

Hiver , Automne

Itinéraire

Sentier large

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

A pied , Vélo , Voiture , Fauteuil roulant

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

Informations supplémentaires

Entry is free. Wheelchair accessible. There are RADAR gates, the path is surfaced with compacted roadstone and is level. Stay on circular footpaths.

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