Darin Smith
Wetland Bird Walk at Tucklesholme
Location:
Tucklesholme Quarry Nature Reserve, Station Road,
Barton-under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8EN
Barton-under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8EN
Join Jonathan, the Trust Monitoring Officer, for a walk around our newest nature reserve, Tucklesholme.
Event details
Meeting point
In the Car ParkDate
Time
10:00 am until 12:00 pm
About the event
A former gravel pit being restored back to a wetland habitat, it provides a home for a number of key breeding bird species that specialise in this open wetland environment. This includes species such as little ringed plover, lapwing, oystercatcher, skylark, shelduck and common sandpiper. A reed bed has been installed this winter, and so it will be exciting to see what colonises this during the spring. We may also be able to get exciting views of a tern colony that established there in 2018. This will be one of the first guided walks on the site, and will also include a walk along the adjoining River Trent for a stretch.
Booking
Price
£5 per personSuitable for
Children, AdultsKnow before you go
Dogs
Under effective control
Must be on a lead
Mobility
Not suitable for pushchairsWheelchair access
No Wheelchair accessWhat to bring
Sturdy footwear and suitable clothing. Binoculars are essential. Telescope also recommended if you have one.Parking information
Car park availableContact us
Walks around Staffordshire
