Description
Ham Wall is a wetland teeming with wildlife - from rare species like otters to birds like Rørdrum and Isfugl. Enjoy views across the marshes to Glastonbury Tor or follow secluded paths. .Flat 'levels' with lakes and nice comfortable hides
Details
Access
RSPB car park free to members. There is a pay and display oppersite for the nature reserve. £3 per car for all day.
Terrain and Habitat
WetlandConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
In winter thousands of Stær arrive to roost in the reedbeds at dusk often performing spectacular murmurations. During spring The ‘boom’ of the male Rørdrum can be heard echoing across the reserve and flying females bringing food to their young. Swallows, swifts, Sandsvale and Lerkefalk arrive from Africa - up to 30 Lerkefalk may be seen in the air at one time.