Beschrijving
In the 1990’s gravel was extracted from this area of farmland. When extraction was completed in 2000, it provided an opportunity to create new nature areas next to the River Thames. Now there is a mosaic of wetland habitats. Over 170 species of bird have been recorded. In winter you can see Spreeuw murmurations at Dix Pit, a mile south of Stanton Harcourt. A small flock of Krooneend also lives in the area. Winter wildfowl include Topper, Brilduiker, Pijlstaart and Sijs. Koereiger, Grote Zilverreiger, Bruine Kiekendief and Boomvalk sighted in July 2022 at Stanton Harcourt pit 60 (southernmost pit, nearest to the Thames).
Details
Toegang
Limited car parking at Standlake church and Post Office. Car Parks at Rushy Common, Tar Farm and Dix Pit. Click on a P in the map yo get directions to the parking of your choice.
Terrein en leefgebied
Wetland , Grasland/weide , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Rivier , Meer , Rietvelden , LandbouwOmstandigheden
Vlak , Hoog water mogelijkRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
Kan handig zijnWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarToptijd voor dit gebied
ZomerRoute
Verharde weg , Onverharde weg , Breed pad , Smal padZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
Te voet , Auto , Boot , FietsVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
JaExtra info
There are two bird hides at Standlake Common. Keys for these hides are available for purchase from the project office. For further information about how to obtain a key to access the bird hides contact: Lower Windrush Valley Project, Countryside Service, Signal Court, Old Station Way, Eynsham, Oxon OX29 4TL Tel: 01865 815426 Email: lwvp@oxfordshire.gov.uk.


