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Beschrijving
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 Visdief are regularly noted, along with Aalscholver, Blauwe Reiger and Kleine Zilverreiger.
The woodlands are home to a large variety of woodland species such as Tjiftjaf, Zwartkop, Groene Specht and Winterkoning. The reedbeds at the extreme western end produce Kleine Karekiet and Tuinfluiter. Often seen on the slopes of the dam at the eastern end are Oeverloper, Regenwulp, Kleine Plevier and Tureluur, whilst the lake is frequented by Mandarijneend and Nijlgans. During the spring and early summer Boomvalk and at least one Visarend are normally seen along with Boerenzwaluw, Gierzwaluw and Huiszwaluw. During May 2025 a pair of Roodpootvalk 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.
Details
Toegang
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.
Terrein en leefgebied
Bos , Wetland , Grasland/weide , Dal , Meer , Verspreide bomen en struikenOmstandigheden
Heuvelachtig , Hoog water mogelijk , NatRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
NeeTelescoop meenemen?
Kan handig zijnWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarToptijd voor dit gebied
Voorjaarstrek , LenteRoute
Breed padZwaarte wandeling
GemiddeldToegankelijk via
Auto , Te voetVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
JaExtra info
Friends of Weir wood have a website and Facebook page in which they general post a daily report of sightings, see the link below.