Description
The Bittell Reservoirs are located in the north-east corner of Worcestershire and consist of Upper Bittell and the smaller Lower Bittell which are linked by a small wooded stream. Fishing occurs on both reservoirs with sailing only on Upper Bittell, leaving Lower Bittell relatively undisturbed. The area is attractive to wildfowl and gulls, especially during winter while the spring and autumn passage periods bring terns and a wide variety of waders.
In the winter months you can see Patka dupljašica and Veliki ronac. Scarcer visitors include Morska crnka, Mali ronac and Srednji ronac and sometimes divers and the scarcer grebes. The spring and autumn migration can bring terns like Crna čigra and Arktička čigra. Provided the water levels at Upper Bittell are favourable then a range of waders can occur like Crnotrba sprutka, Žalar slepić and Krivokljuni sprudnik. Also scarcer species like Bela sprutka, Velika sprutka, Šljuka kamenjarka and Mala sprutka and rarities can sometimes show up.
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Access
Located in the north-east corner of Worcestershire, no public access, view birds from surrounding public footpaths or road. Park on unclassified road off the B4120 south of Barnt Green. Public Transport: You can walk to the area from the Barnt Green train station. See the walking route on the map.

