Springwell Reedbed is a 12-hectare nature reserve located in Northumberland, England. The reserve features a large reedbed, wet grasslands, and woodland, providing a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife. Visitors can explore the reserve via a network of footpaths and hides, offering opportunities to spot birds such as bittern, marsh harrier, and bearded tit. The site is also home to a variety of insects, including butterflies and dragonflies, and is a key location for the conservation of the rare Durham Argus moth.
One of the largest areas of reedbed in the Greater London area, Springwell Reedbed is easily accessible to view from the Grand Union Canal towpath. Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust cut rides through the reedbed so visitors can see into this nature reserve whilst providing extra habitat for wildlife. Look for ducks, Kingfishers, warblers, dragonflies and terns. In winter, listen for water rails squealing and if you visit at dusk, 100s of starlings could be using the reedbed to roost. If your lucky you might spot a water vole!
Aside the canal find this large Wildlife Trust Reed-bed. Not much to see here, peeking through the dense reed screen. Rightfully inaccessible to the public from the canal towpath in favour of securing and protecting an undisturbed conservation habitat. Limited viewing accessed from the car park.
A bit whiffy from the nearby poop farm, but nice and peaceful
Beautiful place to sit and watch the wildlife
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One of the largest areas of reedbed in the Greater London area, Springwell Reedbed is easily accessible to view from the Grand Union Canal towpath. Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust cut rides through the reedbed so visitors can see into this nature reserve whilst providing extra habitat for wildlife. Look for ducks, Kingfishers, warblers, dragonflies and terns. In winter, listen for water rails squealing and if you visit at dusk, 100s of starlings could be using the reedbed to roost. If your lucky you might spot a water vole!
Aside the canal find this large Wildlife Trust Reed-bed. Not much to see here, peeking through the dense reed screen. Rightfully inaccessible to the public from the canal towpath in favour of securing and protecting an undisturbed conservation habitat. Limited viewing accessed from the car park.
A bit whiffy from the nearby poop farm, but nice and peaceful
Beautiful place to sit and watch the wildlife
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