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Size: 0.8ha.
This reserve is a useful community facility in the NE of the county. It has linked spring-fed stew ponds, used for breeding fish in the Middle Ages, edged by wet woodland. Adjoining picnic site and hide provide good spots to view birds, dragonflies & bats which live in the area.
Wildlife interest:
- Little egrets, kingfishers & water rails inhabit the wet parts, feeding on a remnant population of trout & sticklebacks.
- Marsh tits & siskin amongst the trees.
- Otters visit the site.
- In summer evenings soprano pipistrelles & Daubenton's bats feed over the ponds.
- Marsh marigolds & yellow flag irises add colour.
Best time to visit:
All-year round interest, but probably best in mid-summer.
Access:
Good access to viewing areas.
Location:
Map ref: ST 870168. Leave the A350 at Fontmell Magna opposite the Crown Pub towards Ashmore. The reserve is approx. 1/4 mile on the right. Small car park adjoining.
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