Places to see birds

Coombes and Churnet Valley RSPB Reserve

A walk through this beautiful steep-sided, wooded valley in late spring/early summer could reveal special birds such as pied flycathchers, redstarts and wood warblers. Also present are lesser spotted woodpecker, dipper and kingfisher. It is an excellent place for butterflies. flowers and other wildlife. In winter, redwings, fieldfares and winter finches are frequent visitors. The trails take you through a variety of grassland and woodland with a seating area overlooking a small woodland pool. Future plans for the reserve include opening another trail offering visitors a longer woodland walk. To find out what's happening on the reserve, check out the blog on www.rspb.org.uk/community/groups/coombeschurnet/blog/default.aspx
Telephone: 01538 384017