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Merecroft Pool

West Midlands  >  United Kingdom

A small urban pool in Birmingham. Surrounding woodland/paddocks attracting a range of commoner wetland and woodland species.

Added* by Adrian Platt
Most recent update 17 січня 2024
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Description

Merecroft Pool is a former millpond in suburban Birmingham. Birds found in the vicinity of the pool include Казарка канадська, Сіра сова, Пірникоза мала, Мала біла чапля, Чапля сіра, Крижень, Чернь чубата, Крех великий, Лиска звичайна, Водяна курочка, Баклан великий, Канюк звичайний, Яструб малий, Крук звичайний, Сойка звичайна, Снігур звичайний, Зеленяк звичайний, Підкоришник звичайний, Повзик звичайний, Дятел звичайний, Золотомушка жовточуба, Дрізд білобровий, Дрізд чорний, Дрізд співочий and Дрізд-омелюх.

Details

Access

Merecroft Pool is located in the south of Birmingham. Best explored on foot. Car parking available on surrounding streets. Close to King's Norton train station and various bus stops. Click on a P in the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , City/village , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Slippery

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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