Places to see birds

Savernake Forest, lying between Marlborough and Hungerford, is privately-owned by the Earl of Cardigan and his family Trustees. More...

Within Swindon there are several Country Parks and Reserves providing good locations to find breeding birds, and also a range of habitats from lakes through woodland and even downland More...

Telescope

The 3rd edition of the excellent paperback "Where to watch birds in Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire" More...

One of the Country Parks within Swindon and famous for its association with local 19th century author Richard Jefferies, this SSSI lake and leisure area is easily accessible to anyone, with good paths around the main lake. More...

A prime site for any birdwatcher must be the western section of the Cotswold Water Park, situated midway between Swindon and Cirencester. More...

Sedge warbler perched on phragmites

Brook Meadow is a dedicated conservation area, operated by the local RSPB Group, within Nightingale Wood at South Marston. More...