On our way back from our holiday, we decided to visit Nagshead Nature Reserve at Gloucestershire. This is such an amazing place with such lovely birds, nature, trees & animals. Due to the limited time available we choose to wander along the shortest trail available which was called the Lower Hide. The path was filled with bird sounds but was unable to see many birds and was only lucky enough to film the Willow Warbler.
The reserve also had very sturdy Oaks and other huge trees and foliage which gave such a feeling of peace, relaxation and very fresh air and it was the perfect place to rest your body & mind.The visitor centre was newly built and it was so refreshing to see the inside of it. Wish that I could stay there and be involved with their activities :)
RSPB- Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
This is the largest organisation in UK which takes care and looks after birds, animals & nature.
Nagshead Nature Reserve
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RSPB Nagshead Nature Reserve
The Puffins, New Road, Park End, Gloucestershire, GL15 4JA
Nagshead nature reserve is a wonderful place to visit at any time of year.
More than half of the reserve is oak woodland that was planted nearly 200 years ago. Originally intended to provide naval timber, this woodland is now managed, in partnership with the Forestry Commission, solely for its conservation and landscape value. The rest of the reserve is made up of conifer woodland, scrub, open areas, ponds and streams.
The woodland is beautiful all year round, but Nagshead is at its best in spring.
In spring, marvel at the bluebells carpeting the woodland floor. Wander along the trails looking for pied flycatchers and watch the sky for buzzards.
Summer is a great time to look for dragonflies over the streams and ponds. When autumn arrives, listen out for fallow deer roaring, and enjoy the changing colours of the leaves. In winter, look out for large flocks of siskins feeding in the alder and birch trees.look for flocks of crossbills and hawfinches
The reserve and hides are open at all times. The visitor centre is open from 10am to 5pm at weekends during the summer.
The RSPB are always looking for volunteers who would like to help on the reserve. If you have a few hours to spare and are good with people, please contact the warden, tel: 01594 562852. Several events are also run locally throughout the year.
www.rspb.org.uk
www.forestry.gov
www.visitforestofdean.co.uk
15 окт 2024
