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Description
Ladywalk reserve is located behind the Hams Hall Distribution Park and sits in a loop formed by the River Tame. This reserve is an integral part of the important wildlife area known as the Middle Tame Valley and the site is comprised of lagoons that are the result of flooded gravel extraction workings. The large area of reedbed has become an important feature not just to this reserve but to the whole Middle Tame Valley and the entire region too. This area of reed has become associated with the occurrence of wintering Buhai de baltă and the reserve has been identified as one of the foremost sites in the country to observe this bird. Tracts of Birch and Alder woodland add to the diversity of habitat and this attracts winter finch flocks. The reserve is also an excellent place to see Cârstel de baltă. Șoimul rândunelelor is also a frequent summer visitor. A wide range of birds species can be found here year round and wetland birds are the predominant feature. Note: Access to Ladywalk Reserve is Restricted. You have to be a member of the West Midland Bird Club. Single day visits can be made to this reserve by bona fide groups at a cost of £3.00 per person. See for more info on West Midland Bird Club the link below.
Details
Access
Access for those travelling by vehicle - a gated car park is located at the end of Faraday Avenue, Hams Hall Distribution Park - just beyond the entrance/exit to the Sainsbury Distribution warehouse and further still beyond the road island - gate entrance. From the car park take the Tame Valley Footpath in a northerly - downstream with the River Tame direction until you reach the metal gated entrance to the reserve. Alternatively if you are walking the Tame Valley Footpath in a southerly - upstream with the River Tame direction - continue along this path until you reach this gated entrance. The entrance is adjacent to the southern end of the Sainsbury Distribution warehouse. Make sure you have pre-arranged access to the area with the West Midland Bird Club, for more info see the link below.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , ReedbedsConditions
Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Autumn migration , WinterRoute
Wide path , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The West Midland Bird Club was formed in 1929 and is dedicated to the study and conservation of wild birds in Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands. The club manages several reserves across the region, organises field visits and talks, produces quarterly newsletters and an annual report on the birds of the region. See the link below.