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Kingfishers Bridge

Cambridigeshire  >  United Kingdom

Kingfishers Bridge Wetland Creation Project is 400 acres of wetland reserve on the banks of the river Cam in Cambridgeshire, managed by grazing waterbuffalo.

Added* by Ben Jobson
Most recent update 24 februar 2022

Description

​The Kingfishers Bridge reserve was originally conceived and created because of the abundance of birds passing through the River Cam corridor. The reserve has proven to be a vital resting and breeding site for increasing numbers and species of birds and many other species through the creation of different varieties of habitat.

The key to the successes at Kingfishers Bridge is the creation of variety; in sward, landscape and hydrology. The range of species regularly recorded at Kingfishers Bridge is due to the many habitats available to them in a relatively small area, whilst having the added protection of lower predator pressure.

Details

Access

The Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve car parks and trails are open to the public from dawn until dusk daily. The car parks may be locked outside of these times. Car parking is available on-site. There is a suggested daily donation of £5 to visit the reserve. Car parking will be available for Dawn Chorus, Evening Bat walks and other out of hours events, please park in the main car park. Click on the P in the map to get directions to the main car park.

Terrain and Habitat

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

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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