Opis
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 czajka , plus hunting uszatka błotna and błotniak stawowy . Many resident waterbirds, including many grebes, szablodziób , zimorodek , 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 biegus zmienny, 2,000 czajka, amongst other species such as krwawodziób and siewnica. 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.
Szczegóły
Dostęp
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
Teren i siedlisko
Tereny podmokłe , Jezioro , Błota , Rzadkie drzewa i krzewy , Łąka , RzekaWarunki
Płaski , Możliwy wysoki poziom wodyTrasa dookoła
TakCzy luneta będzie przydatna ?
Może być przydatnaUdany sezon obserwacyjny
Przez cały rokNajlepszy czas na wizytę
ZimaTrasa
Szeroka ścieżka , Wąski szlakPoziom trudności szlaku pieszego
ŁatwyDostępne
Pieszo , Rower , Wózek inwalidzkiCzatownia/platforma obserwacyjna
NieDodatkowe informacje
From the website: winter visitors include: The occasional ogorzałka or perkoz rdzawoszyi, zausznik or perkoz rogaty may also make an appearance.

