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RSPB Leighton Moss

Lancashire  >  United Kingdom

Fantastic nature reserve that boasts the largest reed bed in northwest England. A premier birdwatching reserve not to be missed.

Added* by Simon Skidmore
Most recent update 6 jun 2023

Description

RSPB Leighton Moss has diverse habitats that include reeds, woodland and limestone grassland. It also incorporates extensive areas of mudflats, coastal marsh and saltwater lagoons along the shores of nearby Morecambe Bay. The nature reserve of Leighton Moss has extensive reed-fringed wetlands that are famous for Vodeni bik, Eja močvarica, Brkata senica, Barski petlovan, waterfowl, waders and also Red Deer. The mixed woodland has nesting Siva senica, Brgljez, Zimovka and Šumska sova as well as Dugorepa senica, Kratkokljuni puzić and woodpeckers.

Details

Access

Leighton Moss is near the village of Silverdale, just 3 km (2 miles) from Carnforth and is signposted from the A6 north of M6 junction 35. Car park at the reserve. Silverdale train station next door only a three minute walk from the reserve entrance. Free entrance to RSPB members, otherwise you pay an entrance fee (see the link below for current entry fee).

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Sea , Scattered trees and bushes , Lake , Reedbeds , Mud flats , Agriculture , Valley

Conditions

High water possible , Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Café and visitor and education centre. Several birdwatching hides and skytower. Lots of different habitats including, woodland, lake, reedbed, marsh and coastal mudflat. Top notch birdwatching site.

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