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Farmoor Reservoir

Oxfordshire  >  United Kingdom

This is a large freshwater reservoir, divided in two by a causeway. The surrounds include a nature reserve, areas of woodland and a sewage works.

Geplaatst* door Axel Kirby
Meest recente update 15 maart 2024

Beschrijving

Farmoor Reservoir and its locality have a reputation for attracting unusual birds, particularly passage migrants in various seasons. This is more than just a large expanse of water: the riverside, woodland and scrub areas demand patient investigation.

Details

Toegang

Access to this site is best by car; there's a large carpark, accessed from Cumnor Road, for which there is a charge (not enforced in early 2024). If travelling by public transport, the S1 Gold bus departs frequently fom central Oxford and stops in Farmoor village, about a kilometre from the public entrance.

Within the site, access is by level paths, some of which are paved. There is a ramp from the carpark to the side of the reservoir.

Terrein en leefgebied

Bos , Wetland , Meer , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Grasland/weide , Rietvelden , Rivier

Omstandigheden

Vlak , Nat , Open landschap , Geen schaduw

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Ja

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Voorjaarstrek , Najaarstrek

Route

Verharde weg , Breed pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Fiets , Rolstoel

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Ja

Extra info

Access to the reservoir, riverside, meadows and associated hides is largely unrestricted, but pay attention to signs. The hide for the Pinkhill Reserve used to be locked and the access code obtained by phone from the warden (phone number posted at the hide); this appears to have lapsed and the hide is open. The meadows and scrapes south of Pinkhill should be approached via the river as using the more obvious roadway is liable to spook any birds.

The bird list, below, includes some highly seasonal and occasional birds. It's worth checking local sighting lists.

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