Descrição
Roding Valley Meadows is a reserve managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. It comprises of river water meadows that frequently flood in Winter when the River Roding overspills it's banks. During this time of flooding there can be an increase in Gull (Laridae) species. There are two footbridges over the river, so you can gain access to the recreation ground and large lake. There are over 10 miles of ancient hedgerows surrounding numerous meadows. Petinha-dos-prados, Rabirruivo-de-testa-branca, Cartaxo-nortenho, Cartaxo-comum, Chasco-cinzento and Papa-moscas-cinzento are frequently seen on passage, especially in Autumn. The Recreation Lake most years has Mergulhão-pequeno, Mergulhão-de-crista, Pato-trombeteiro, Frisada, Zarro-negrinha, colder weather increases the chance of Piadeira and Merganso-grande. The river has Guarda-rios-comum and Alvéola-cinzenta. Both rouxinol-dos-caniços and Escrevedeira-dos-caniços can usually be found towards the North East of the reserve and later in the year both Pássaro-bique-bique and Maçarico-das-rochas are regular visitors. Once a year there is a haycut of the meadows, BE AWARE livestock may be present on site, please make sure you close all gates after passing through.
Some more unusual birds that have been seen on the reserve since 2007 are Ganso-de-faces-negras, Felosa-malhada, Codorniz, Pato-de-bico-vermelho, Mergulhão-de-pescoço-ruivo, Búteo-calçado, Frango-d'água, Galinhola and Gaivota-de-patas-amarelas.
Detalhes
Acesso
Even though the M11 Motorway runs directly beside the reserve, there are a lot of roadworks and construction ongoing in the immediate area. There are two car parks (Free), one at the David Lloyd Tennis Centre and one at Grange Farm. For directions press P on map.
Terreno e Habitat
Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Campina , Vale , Lago , Cidade/Vila , Agricultura , Camas de junco , Rio , Terras húmidasCondições
Plano , Possível na maré cheia , Pantanoso , Escorregadio , SecoCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
SimBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
Inverno , Primavera , OutonoRota
Estrada pavimentada , Caminho largo , Estrada não pavimentada , Caminho estreitoCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , Bicicleta , CarroAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
The walk on the map (about 4,5 mile) covers all main habitats, you can of course take many shortcuts due to time constraints.

