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Description
Middlebere Peninsula was only visited by local birdwatchers for many years and stood in the shadow of Arne RSPB reserve (see separate entry), but today with an increasing list of birds more birdwatchers are catching on to how good this site is. The peninsula extends Eastwards into Poole Harbour, with Middlebere Lake to the North and Wych Lake to the South (note Lake in this instance is an estuary). Many of the birds species found at Arne are also found at Middlebere, with the added bonus the Avocet hide has the sun behind you, depending on season Bláheiðir, Brúnheiðir, Turnugla, Smyrill, Sparrhaukur, Músvákur, Turnfálki, Förufálki, Flatnefur, Bjúgnefja, Tjaldur, Grálóa, Lóuþræll, Jaðrakan, Lappajaðrakan, Fjöruspói, Stelkur, Hrossagaukur, Rauðbrystingur, Lyngstelkur, Margæs, Brandönd, Rauðhöfðaönd, Urtönd, Skeiðönd, Toppönd, Bjarthegri, Gráhegri, Keldusvín.
During Spring and especially Autumn migration look for Spóatíta, Lindastelkur, Trjástelkur, Sótstelkur, Vatnalóa, Veimiltíta, Rúkragi and Spói, some of which stay for long periods. Migrant landbirds include Steindepill, Gulerla, Garðaskotta and Vallskvetta. Since the reintroductions of Gjóður in Poole Harbour and Haförn on the Isle of Wight, sightings of these species are becoming more frequent.
Details
Access
The nearest town Wareham is to the North West, leave Wareham on B3075 signed Corfe Castle, on entering Stoborough take first Left into Nutcrack Lane. Continue on this road passing through crossroads, road now becomes Arne Road and passes through heathland. Continue and take Right turn signed Corfe Castle 3 miles, road soon narrows still passing through heathland. After passing Road Liable To Flooding sign and passing over cattle grid the small roadside car park is just ahead (NOTE: do not enter or drive on middlebere farm road or block gateways).
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Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Wetland , River , Sea , Reedbeds , Agriculture , Mud flats , Beach , ForestConditions
Flat , Wet , Slippery , High water possible , Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration , Spring migrationRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
From the car park to the avocet hide is a 1,7 km walk.