Descrizione
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 Pavoncella , plus hunting Gufo di palude and Falco di palude . Many resident waterbirds, including many grebes, Avocetta , Martin pescatore , 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 Piovanello pancianera, 2,000 Pavoncella, amongst other species such as Pettegola and Pivieressa. 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.
Dettagli
Accesso
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
Terreno e habitat
Zona umida , Lago , Velme , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Prateria/pascolo , FiumeCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , Acqua alta possibilePercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
InvernoPercorso
Sentiero ampio , Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , Bicicletta , Sedia a rotelleCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
From the website: winter visitors include: The occasional Moretta grigia or Svasso collorosso, Svasso piccolo or Svasso cornuto may also make an appearance.

