Beskrivning
In the 1990’s gravel was extracted from this area of farmland. When extraction was completed in 2000, it provided an opportunity to create new nature areas next to the River Thames. Now there is a mosaic of wetland habitats. Over 170 species of bird have been recorded. In winter you can see stare murmurations at Dix Pit, a mile south of Stanton Harcourt. A small flock of rödhuvad dykand also lives in the area. Winter wildfowl include bergand, knipa, stjärtand and grönsiska. Kohäger, ägretthäger, brun kärrhök and lärkfalk sighted in July 2022 at Stanton Harcourt pit 60 (southernmost pit, nearest to the Thames).
Detaljer
Tillgänglighet
Limited car parking at Standlake church and Post Office. Car Parks at Rushy Common, Tar Farm and Dix Pit. Click on a P in the map yo get directions to the parking of your choice.
Terräng och habitat
Våtmark , Slätt , Spridda träd och buskar , Flod , Sjö , Vassar , JordbrukFörhållanden
Platt , Risk för högvatttenRundtur
JaTubkikare behövs?
Kan vara användbartBästa säsong för skådning
Året runtBästa tid för ett besök
SommarRutt
Asfalterad väg , Grusväg , Bred stig , Smal stigHur ansträngande vandring
Lätt vandringNås
Till fots , Bil , Båt , CykelFågeltorn / plattform
JaExtra information
There are two bird hides at Standlake Common. Keys for these hides are available for purchase from the project office. For further information about how to obtain a key to access the bird hides contact: Lower Windrush Valley Project, Countryside Service, Signal Court, Old Station Way, Eynsham, Oxon OX29 4TL Tel: 01865 815426 Email: lwvp@oxfordshire.gov.uk.


