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Description
Cliffe Pools is a series of former gravel pits. Lots of flat paths around the pools - some exposed, some with scrubby bushes surrounding them (packed with common garden birds). Also large expanses of grassland - good for flocks of Vanneau huppé , plus hunting Hibou des marais and Busard des roseaux . Many resident waterbirds, including many grebes, Avocette élégante , Martin-pêcheur d'Europe , many other ducks and waders. In winter wader and duck numbers build up on the pools and lagoons, with impressive high-tide roosts of up to 7,000 Bécasseau variable, 2,000 Vanneau huppé, amongst other species such as Chevalier gambette and Pluvier argenté. Wet winters can see up to 3,000 dabbling ducks (teals, wigeons, shovelers, mallards, gadwalls and pintails) mainly on the northern pools.
Walks along the estuary mean lots more can be seen on the tidal mud - plus some interesting features of old/abandoned forts, and a working gravel/sand extraction site.
Détails
Accès
Follow directions for Cliffe village, take the second left after the round, stone 'Cliffe' village sign (into Rectory Road). Then turn right at the next T-junction and after 600 metres turn left into Salt Lane. Continue along Salt Lane until the road bends sharply to the right - the car park is situated on the left-hand side. Remote from much public transport, although there are buses: Bus 133 from Chatham, Rochester and Strood stops in Cliffe. The nearest trainstations are Higham (3 miles/5 km away), and Strood (5 miles/8 km away). The area is definitely easy to explore on foot. Paths are wheelchair/pushchair friendly. Address: RSPB Cliffe Pools, Salt Ln, Rochester ME3 7SX. Click on the P in the map to get directions. The circular walk around the area, indicated on the map below, is about 6 km long
Terrain et Habitat
Zone humide , Lac , Vasières , Arbres et buissons disséminés , Prairie , RivièreConditions
Plat , Niveau d'eau élevé probableBoucle
OuiAvez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?
Peut être utileSaison idéale pour observer
Toute l'annéeMeilleure période pour une visite
HiverItinéraire
Sentier large , Sentier étroitNiveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire
FacileAccessible via
A pied , Vélo , Fauteuil roulantObservatoire/hutte d'observation
NonInformations supplémentaires
From the website: winter visitors include: The occasional Fuligule milouinan or Grèbe jougris, Grèbe à cou noir or Grèbe esclavon may also make an appearance.