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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
− | 200 acres of reserve, 10 main pools,30 acres of open water. | + | Off A46 near Coventry. 200 acres of reserve, 10 main pools,30 acres of open water. |
Wetland, reedbeds, grassland and woods. 220 bird species recorded here. | Wetland, reedbeds, grassland and woods. 220 bird species recorded here. | ||
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===Access and Facilities=== | ===Access and Facilities=== | ||
− | + | Grid Ref SP386761 | |
OS Map 139 | OS Map 139 | ||
Southbound A45, 1st left after Tolbar Island(A46) | Southbound A45, 1st left after Tolbar Island(A46) | ||
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+ | There are several good hides and even a coffee shop and visitor centre. | ||
===Contact Details=== | ===Contact Details=== | ||
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==Reviews== | ==Reviews== | ||
− | + | Arthur John's review | |
− | The pools weren't full of birds although there were Tufted Duck, Shoveler, Pochard, Mallard, G. C. Grebe, Gadwall, Teal and Ruddy Duck present. There were also Brambling, Common and Mealy Redpolls, Siskin, Linnet and Chaffinch in the woodland. | + | |
− | + | I was surprised to find no reviews of this excellent site. The site is usually busy with birders (obviously keeping it to themselves). Last time I went, there were breeding pairs of tern and [[Eurasian Oystercatcher|oystercatcher]], plus many other water and woodland birds. | |
− | *Green | + | |
− | + | teamsaint's review | |
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+ | The pools weren't full of birds although there were [[Tufted Duck]], [[Northern Shoveler|Shoveler]], [[Common Pochard|Pochard]], [[Mallard]], [[Great Crested Grebe|G. C. Grebe]], [[Gadwall]], [[Common Teal|Teal]] and [[Ruddy Duck]] present. There were also [[Brambling]], [[Common Redpoll|Common]] and Mealy Redpolls, [[Eurasian Siskin|Siskin]], [[Eurasian Linnet|Linnet]] and [[Chaffinch]] in the woodland. | ||
+ | Pros | ||
+ | *[[Green Sandpiper]]s and woodland birds. | ||
+ | Cons | ||
*Low wildfowl numbers. | *Low wildfowl numbers. | ||
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− | Managed to see two | + | hazzeryoda's review |
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+ | Managed to see two [[Common Kingfisher|Kingfisher]]s on my last outing along with [[Reed Bunting]]s and even a [[Cetti's Warbler]]. [[Great Bittern|Bittern]]s can be seen by the patient also. | ||
A great reserve. | A great reserve. | ||
[[Category:Warwickshire]] [[Category:Locations]] | [[Category:Warwickshire]] [[Category:Locations]] |
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Overview
Off A46 near Coventry. 200 acres of reserve, 10 main pools,30 acres of open water. Wetland, reedbeds, grassland and woods. 220 bird species recorded here.
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Grid Ref SP386761 OS Map 139 Southbound A45, 1st left after Tolbar Island(A46)
There are several good hides and even a coffee shop and visitor centre.
Contact Details
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Reviews
Arthur John's review
I was surprised to find no reviews of this excellent site. The site is usually busy with birders (obviously keeping it to themselves). Last time I went, there were breeding pairs of tern and oystercatcher, plus many other water and woodland birds.
teamsaint's review
The pools weren't full of birds although there were Tufted Duck, Shoveler, Pochard, Mallard, G. C. Grebe, Gadwall, Teal and Ruddy Duck present. There were also Brambling, Common and Mealy Redpolls, Siskin, Linnet and Chaffinch in the woodland. Pros
- Green Sandpipers and woodland birds.
Cons
- Low wildfowl numbers.
hazzeryoda's review
Managed to see two Kingfishers on my last outing along with Reed Buntings and even a Cetti's Warbler. Bitterns can be seen by the patient also.
A great reserve.