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Description
Weir Wood Reservoir of approximately 81 acres at the western end of the reservoir has been designated as a Local Nature Reserve. One hide is located adjacent to the car park on the southern shore. The eastern end of the reservoir, where the dam and works are located is home to a sailing and angling club. Most of the southern shore is not really accessible. Public footpaths follow the northern shore for much of its length. The western end contains a number of tern rafts and Sterne pierregarin are regularly noted, along with Grand Cormoran, Héron cendré and Aigrette garzette.
The woodlands are home to a large variety of woodland species such as Pouillot véloce, Fauvette à tête noire, Pic vert and Troglodyte mignon. The reedbeds at the extreme western end produce Rousserolle effarvatte and Fauvette des jardins. Often seen on the slopes of the dam at the eastern end are Chevalier guignette, Courlis corlieu, Petit Gravelot and Chevalier gambette, whilst the lake is frequented by Canard mandarin and Ouette d'Égypte. During the spring and early summer Faucon hobereau and at least one Balbuzard pêcheur are normally seen along with Hirondelle rustique, Martinet noir and Hirondelle de fenêtre. During May 2025 a pair of Faucon kobez were seen in the woods to the north east end of the lake.
During winter months the Friends of Weir Wood place bird feeders in various positions around the hide.
Détails
Accès
Weir Wood Reservoir Local Nature Reserve is located a few miles to the south of the town of East Grinstead. Car is the best way to reach Weir Wood, the nearest station being East Grinstead which is at least 3 miles from the nature reserve car park at the western end. There are two car parks that can be used. The first is the Nature reserve car park in Legsheath Lane, whilst the second is at the Sailing and Leisure club in the south east corner in Weirwood Road near the village of Forest Row. Press a P on the map for directions. The footpaths on the north side of the water are accessible from either.
Terrain et Habitat
Forêt , Zone humide , Prairie , Vallée , Lac , Arbres et buissons disséminésConditions
Vallonné , Niveau d'eau élevé probable , MarécageuxBoucle
NonAvez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?
Peut être utileSaison idéale pour observer
Toute l'annéeMeilleure période pour une visite
Migration printanière , PrintempsItinéraire
Sentier largeNiveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire
Durée de la marcheAccessible via
Voiture , A piedObservatoire/hutte d'observation
OuiInformations supplémentaires
Friends of Weir wood have a website and Facebook page in which they general post a daily report of sightings, see the link below.