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Amwell Nature Reserve

Hertfordshire/Essex  >  United Kingdom

A group of flooded former gravel pits in the Lea Valley. Adjacent to the River Lea Navigation. There are areas of woodland. Managed by the Wildlife Trust

Added* by Axel Kirby
Most recent update 9 серпня 2022

Description

An understated nature reserve that attracts a lively and interesting range of birds. One viewpoint encourages the mingling of birdwatchers with passers-by and this generates conversation, information and, maybe, interest.

Among the birds you can see here are Крех малий, Пірникоза чорношия, Широконіска північна and Набережник палеарктичний.

Details

Access

There is access from Amwell Lane, where there is limited unofficial car parking (take care when crossing the railway); alternatively, one my cycle up the tow path.

Footpaths connext the tow path with the interior of the reserve.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Lake , Mud flats , Scattered trees and bushes , River , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

One hide is adjacent to the towpath, but can be closed during the nesting season. The tow path can be busy with joggers, dog-walkers and walkers. No facilities on site.

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