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Grove Ferry

Kent  >  United Kingdom

Area of marsh/reed beds restored in late 1990's with an impressive list of rare birds.

Added* by Brendan Ryan
Most recent update 11 April 2020

Description

Part of a 241 hectare alluvial marshland reserve. The Grove Ferry end of the Reserve is primarily flooded river meadows and reedbeds. A wide variety of wetland birds including a small passage of waders if water levels are good.

Details

Access

Easily accessable with hides and a viewing ramp. Part of the Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve. Parking avaliable near the Grove Ferry Inn or at Stodmarsh NNR. A circular walk from Stodmarsh is around 8 Km

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , River , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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