Description
Mere Sands Wood is a Lancashire Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve. Keep your eyes peeled for species like hýľ obyčajný, vrabec poľný, ďateľ veľký and jastrab krahulec as they fly to and from their nests in the woodland. If you take a seat in one of the lakeside hides you may see potápka chochlatá performing their elaborate courtship ritual. rybárik riečny are present as well as wintering bučiak veľký. The lakes and reedbeds also support chriašteľ vodný, strnádka trstinová, hlaholka severská, chochlačka sivá and more.There are multiple hides, and it's easy walking.
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Access
Decent car park (open 24 hours. £2 charge applies) and accesible trails (suitable for wheelchairs). Nearest train station Rufford (approx 1.5 miles away).

