Descripción
The silt lagoons at Oldbury power station are used as a high tide roosting site by birds which feed on the Severn Estuary. The area is best seen via a 3 mile circular walk giving views of the Forest of Dean and Severn bridges. Among the birds you can encounter are Zampullín Común, Archibebe Claro, Archibebe Común, Zarapito Real, Zarapito Trinador, Correlimos Gordo, Cuco Común, Carricerín Común, Colirrojo Tizón, Tarro Blanco and Ostrero Euroasiático. Búho Chico roost in winter. Also muntjac deer, roe deer, pyramidal orchids, longhorn beetles, redeyed damselfly and scarce chaser dragonflies.
Detalles
Accesso
From M48 Aust junction take B4461 then B4061 to Thornbury, then left on minor roads. From M5 it's junction 14. Car park on site and roadside parking. All visitors must report to the security office which will provide an information leaflet with walk map
Terreno y habitat
Humedal , Llanura , Lago , Pisos de barro , Agricultura , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Pradera , Brezales , Río , CañizosCondiciones
PlanoCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Primavera , Otoño , InviernoMejor momento para visitar
PrimaveraRuta
Camino sin asfaltar , Camino anchoCamino difícil de andar
Caminata mediaAccesible vía
A pie , BicicletaEscondite de observación / plataforma
SíInformación extra
High tide best time to see waders. See the link to the tide table below.


