Beskrivning
Shapwick Heath Nature Reserve is a flat terrain with easy walking and cycle routes with some lovely hides. Come here to see and hear the booming rördrom, and keep an eye out large numbers of lärkfalk in the Summer months. Found opposite RSPB Ham Wall and is often that little less busy during popular times such as weekends. brun kärrhök are resident and frequently seen.
Detaljer
Tillgänglighet
A car park with a meter is found opposite and to the West of RSPB Ham Wall, between Meare and Ashcott not far from Glastonbury or Street. A short walk will take you to various hides, and is often used by cyclists on warm days.
Terräng och habitat
Våtmark , Vassar , HedFörhållanden
Rundtur
JaTubkikare behövs?
Kan vara användbartBästa säsong för skådning
Året runtBästa tid för ett besök
Vinter , Sommar , Vårsträck , Höst , Vår , HöststräckRutt
Asfalterad väg , Bred stig , GrusvägHur ansträngande vandring
Lätt vandringNås
Till fots , Cykel , Bil , RullstolFågeltorn / plattform
JaExtra information
The reed beds are often filled with Warblers of many varieties which are a joy to find whilst looking for an elusive rördrom. Noah's lake is a particular highlight for lärkfalk with great views across the lake from the hide. Fiskgjuse may be seen during Autumn migration.