Descrizione
Westwood Dam and Woodland is a hidden gem for birdwatching in Sheffield. The area has a variety of birds of prey including Poiana, Falco pellegrino, Gheppio, Sparviere, Allocco and Civetta. As well as this, the small streams and brooks found within the woodland support Ballerina gialla territories, as well as small numbers of Pigliamosche in the summer.
Winter migrants include Tordo sassello and Cesena, as well as the occasional flock of Beccofrusone. Summer sightings include migrant Luì grosso, Beccafico, and Luì piccolo, as well as breeding Beccaccia territories. The open water of Westwood Dam and Reservoir can produce some surprises, including Cigno selvatico in previous years. The woodland supported some of the city's last known pairs of Picchio rosso minore in the early 2000s.
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Accesso
Westwood Dam and Woodland is located directly north of High Green. Press P on the map for directions to a parking. Footpaths allow good access to the woodland and dam throughout the entirety of the year. The circular route shown on the map is about 2 km.
