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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 Hvinand and Stor Skallesluger. Scarcer visitors include Bjergand, Lille Skallesluger and Toppet Skallesluger and sometimes divers and the scarcer grebes. The spring and autumn migration can bring terns like Sortterne and Havterne. Provided the water levels at Upper Bittell are favourable then a range of waders can occur like Almindelig Ryle, Lille Præstekrave and Hvidklire. Also scarcer species like Sandløber, Islandsk Ryle, Stenvender and Dværgryle 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.