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Walmore Common

Gloucestershire  >  United Kingdom

58 hectare SSSI with lowlying meadows which flood in winter when river Severn overflows. Winter wildfowl and owls in adjoining farmland.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 13 november 2022

Description

When Walmore Common floods it is a sheltered spot for labuť spevavá, labuť malá, dabbling ducks, cibík chochlatý, kulík zlatý, hvizdák veľký, pobrežník čiernozobý, močiarnica mekotavá and močiarnička tichá. There are kuvik obyčajný, sova lesná and plamienka driemavá in the area all year round. Sylvia and leaf warbers breed. pŕhľaviar červenkastý and trasochvost žltý pass on migration. The Severn bore tidal wave can be viewed from the pub nearby.

Details

Access

Located north of the A48 Chepstow to Gloucester road which is a regular bus route. Park near Chaxhill primary school and follow footpath nearby to view. Further access from Lower Ley. Park at T-junction shown and walk west for 3/4 mile.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Plain , Lake , Agriculture

Conditions

High water possible , Wet , Slippery

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter , Autumn

Best time to visit

Autumn , Winter

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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