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Kingsbury Water Park

West Midlands  >  United Kingdom

Landscaped gravel pits, now a popular leisure area with jetski, sailing, fishing, model boats, cycling, in easy reach of Birmingham and Coventry.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 29 august 2022
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Description

Kingsbury Water Park has four bird hides in the quieter areas. 230 bird species have been recorded. 250 pairs of Pescăruș râzător breed on the islands along with Chiră de baltă and Chiră polară. Other birds you can expect are Egretă mică, Cormoran mare, Pescăraș albastru and passage waders. Disabled access in some areas.

Details

Access

M42 junction 9 from Birmingham then A4097. From Coventry, leave M6 at junction 4 then head north on A446 the A4097. Several parkings, (dayticket £4.50, £3.00 after 4 pm). Click on a P in the map to get directions to a parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Wetland , Lake , Reedbeds , River

Conditions

Flat , Dry , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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