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Highnam Woods RSPB

Gloucestershire  >  United Kingdom

A nice woodland with a hide that is open some days with bird feeders and easy access via A40 and there is a car park.

Added* by Harry Cutter
Most recent update 20 szeptember 2022

Description

Highnam Woods is a remnant of ancient woodland. There are many different trees and plants around the RSPB reserve. Kék cinege and other tits are always around along with tengelic, Süvöltő and other finches are also present. In spring Fülemüle returns to breed. Also Meggyvágó, Szürke légykapó, sisegő füzike and Kis fakopáncs live in the area.

Details

Access

Follow the A40 out of Gloucester towards Ross on Wye and after you go round Highnam Roundabout after 1/2 a mile there is an Esso Petrol Station. Immediately on the right is the car park. There are many footpaths that lead into the reserve. There is wheelchair access to the hide.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Slippery

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Winter , Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Opening times car park: April-September - open at weekends and Bank Holidays only, 10am-4pm. Closed and locked outside of these times. October-March - closed and locked at all times. The nature reserve is open to pedestrians at all times.

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