Descrição
This is an SSSI sight and comprises of a body of water (Flash), ancient woodland, Grass Meadow and Magnesium Limestone bedrock, there has been a total of 190 bird species recorded here Including Abetouro-comum, Guarda-rios-comum, Águia-pesqueira, falcão-peregrino, Águia-d'asa-redonda, Frango-d'água, Coruja-do-mato, Pica-pau-verde, Pica-pau-malhado-grande, Pato-trombeteiro, Frisada, Rouxinol-bravo, papa-amoras-cinzento, Felosa-dos-juncos, Trepadeira-azul to mention a few. The meadows are a great spot for wild Orchids and the woodland has a row of ancient Yew possibly dating back to Roman times. Other Mammals include Roe Deer, Stoat, Weasel, and Fox.
Detalhes
Acesso
Best explored on foot, Sprotbrough Flash is half a mile south of Sprotbrough village. You can park just off the road on Nursery Lane next to the river, please note that this can get very busy. From here it is a two minute walk along the towpath to the nature reserve. OS Map Reference SE 53730 01502
Terreno e Habitat
Campina , Agricultura , Camas de junco , Rio , Vale , Floresta , Terras húmidas , LagoCondições
Plano , Paisagem aberta , MontanhosoCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
PrimaveraRota
Caminho largo , Caminho estreitoCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , BicicletaAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
SimInformação extra
Public and permissive footpaths. The woodland is not suitable for wheelchair users or pushchairs. The towpath along the river Don is level and accessible for wheelchair users, although it is a fair distance to the bird hides. Both hides are wheelchair-accessible.


