The RSPB: Carsington Water

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Visitors attending a family fun day, women and young girl pushing bikes

Male goldeneye displaying, head thrown back

Carsington Water

Top things to do in Spring

Get great views of ducklings from the Severn Trent Wildlife Centre
Look out for kingfishers catching fish for their young
As the weather starts to warm up, cycle or walk the eight miles around the reservoir

Top things to do in Summer

Can you spot a buzzard soaring across the reservoir?
The meadows are illuminated with wildflowers such as bee orchids, yellow rattle and buttercups
Go sailing on the Severn Trent reservoir

Top things to do in Autumn

Watch out for flocks of floppy-winged lapwings flying overhead
How many little grebes can you see on the reservoir so far?
Browse the RSPB shop and stock up on bird food

Top things to do in Winter

Stretch your legs and go for a brisk walk, then pay a visit to the RSPB shop
Watch out for scarcer birds like great northern divers which should be on the coast!
From the warmth of the restaurant, enjoy the views across the reservoir

What's on?

We haven't got any events planned here at the moment. Check out our main events pages to find something up your street (or at least quite near to it).