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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 Common Goldeneye and Goosander. Scarcer visitors include Greater Scaup, Smew and Red-breasted Merganser and sometimes divers and the scarcer grebes. The spring and autumn migration can bring terns like Black Tern and Arctic Tern. Provided the water levels at Upper Bittell are favourable then a range of waders can occur like Dunlin, Little Ringed Plover and Common Greenshank. Also scarcer species like Sanderling, Red Knot, Ruddy Turnstone and Little Stint 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.