Description
Chimney Meadows is a 300 hectare reserve, partly an NNR. Typical wetland fauna including otter, water vole, dragonflies, Western Marsh Harrier, all three egret species, Water Rail, Reed Bunting, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler, Cetti's Warbler, Barn Owl, Short-eared Owl and Eurasian Hobby. Also European Stonechat, Whinchat and Yellowhammer. Flowers include adders tongue fern, vernal grass, tufted vetch, lady's smock and cowslip.
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Access
From Oxford take A420 west, after 18 miles go right towards Bampton, cross Tadpole bridge then right again to Chimney. For boaters, moor up near Shifford Lock.


