Descripción
Rye Meads is a 58.5 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Rye House, Hertfordshire. It is also part of the Lea Valley RAMSAR site (a group of internationally important wetland sites) and a Special Protection Area. A good number of hides overlooking open stretches of water, possibly the best place to see Martín Pescador Común in South East UK. Charrán Común nest on specially-created rafts during the summer, while Agachadiza común, Andarríos Grande, Cuchara Común, Ánade friso and Porrón Moñudo take over during the winter months.
Detalles
Accesso
Rye Meads is on Rye Road fairly close to the A10, Rye House railway station is also nearby, the reserve itself has a good size car park. The suggested route on the map is about 3 km.
Terreno y habitat
Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Pradera , Río , Cañizos , Lago , HumedalCondiciones
Plano , Paisaje abierto , PantanosoCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
SíBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Todo el añoMejor momento para visitar
PrimaveraRuta
Camino estrecho , Camino anchoCamino difícil de andar
Caminata mediaAccesible vía
A pie , Bicicleta , CocheEscondite de observación / plataforma
SíInformación extra
BEWARE if doing the complete circuit there is a one way gate (marked with STAR on map), for those not wishing to do this return back the same way.