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RSPB Sandwell Valley

West Midlands  >  United Kingdom

A local nature reserve based around Forge Mill Lake and the River Tame. Nestled between motorway, city and railway lines it is an urban oasis.

Geplaatst* door Carl
Meest recente update 14 juli 2021

Beschrijving

The RSPB reserve is based around Forge Mill Lake and is part of the wider Sandwell Valley. There is an easily accessible visitor centre with a good overview of the area and a feeding station. The valley itself includes Swan Pool, Hilltop, and several other wooded areas and smaller bodies of water. Resident birds include Halsbandparkiet, Kievit, Waterral, Watersnip, and Goudvink. Seasonal highlights are Veldleeuwerik, Kleine Plevier, Visdief and reguarly breeding Scholekster.

Details

Toegang

Two car parks on site, public transport access via bus from Birmingham city centre (no. 16) and local trains. Area is best exlored on foot but paths can also be cycled. Paths are reasonably suitable for Wheelchairs, visitor centre has disabled access.

Terrein en leefgebied

Meer , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Dal , Rivier , Rietvelden

Omstandigheden

Vlak

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Lente , Herfst

Route

Breed pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemiddeld

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Fiets , Rolstoel

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Ja

Extra info

The hide at Forge Mill lake allows you to come very close to birds such as Kievit, Watersnip and Scholekster.

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