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Fenn's, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses

Wales/England border  >  United Kingdom

National Nature Reserve of nearly 1,000 ha, a raised peat bog with open water, marshes, heath, scrub and fen areas.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 1 мај 2023

Description

132 bird species have been recorded on the English side of the Mosses alone. Including сокол ластовичар, сив сокол, блатен був, блатна еја, Полска еја, голема бела чапја, мала бела чапја, планинско ливадарче, шумска шљука, козодој and голема стрнарка. Many species of dragonfly, damselfly and 32 butterfly species. Also adders, common lizards, water voles and otters. There is a bird hide and a viewing tower. Good for dragonflies and сокол ластовичар in May.

Details

Access

The Mosses are almost midway between Shrewsbury and Wrexham. From the A49 road, go west in Prees and follow signs to Whixham marina. Parking available on the English side next to the canal, see P on map below. Nearest bus stop 3 miles away, nearest train station at Prees, 4 miles. Access by boat or kayak or canoe along the canal. Wheelchair access.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Grassland , Moors/heathland , Lake

Conditions

Flat , High water possible , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Bicycle , Foot , Boat , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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