Descripción
As it's less well watched Westbere is a quieter destination than elsewehere in the Stour valley although the marshes attract many of the same species. The reeds hold Carricero Común, Carricerín Común (summer) and Bigotudo and the scrub nearby Cetia Ruiseñor. Busardo ratonero breed nearby, Halcón Peregrino may pass overhead, Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental quarter the reedbeds and in spring/summer Alcotán Europeo can be seen hawking overhead. Garceta Común are sometimes joined by Garceta Grande and Avetoro Común occur in winter. The lakes hold Porrón Moñudo, Porrón Europeo, Ánade friso , Somormujo Lavanco and sometimes scarcer waterfowl. It can also be good for Avión Zapador, Golondrina Común and Avión Común. Check the Alders for Jilguero Lúgano and Pardillo Norteño
Detalles
Accesso
Easiest accessed via the footpath over the railway line in Westbere (in Walnut Tree Lane) although alternatively you can walk to the area from Fordwich (either catching the bus back to nearby Sturry or returning as you came). Most of the route is along a reasonably dry path but the walk along the riverbank to the east can be very swampy. Although it is possible to make this a circular route by taking a route through Westbere and a footpath beside the railway, the birding is more productive if you return along the river.
Terreno y habitat
Lago , CañizosCondiciones
Paisaje abierto , PantanosoCamino circular
No¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Todo el añoMejor momento para visitar
PrimaveraRuta
Camino estrechoCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
A pieEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoInformación extra
The marshes are home to a recently discovered colony Green-eyed or Norfolk Hawker (Aeshna isoceles) one of the few in the UK outside East Anglia. Both Westebere and Fordwich have pubs where you can have a meal. The proximity of a rail station at Sturry and a regular bus service connecting Sturry and Westbere (along Canterbury-Thanet A 28 road) make this a good site for those without a car.
