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Greenham Common

Berkshire  >  United Kingdom

Greenham Common is a disused RAF base, now converted into a nature reserve. The heathland provide habitiat for ruskokerttu and kangaskiuru.

Added* by Kailuo
Most recent update 3 marraskuu 2025

Description

Greenham Common is an exceptional site for ruskokerttu. There are many cows grazing and kangaskiuru are found on the grass. Look into the gorse to find mustapäätasku and ruskokerttu. The ponds have lots of niittykirvinen and isohaarahaukka around them. The woods around are home to kehrääjä and etelänsatakieli.

Details

Access

Greenham Common is located just southeast of Newbury, about 45 miles west of London. There are multiple car parks around and many paths across the woods and heathland. Press P on the map for directions to a car park.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Pond , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , Moors/heathland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Summer , All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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