Nagshead

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About Nagshead

Spring at Nagshead is an especially good time to visit as you can wander along the trails looking for pied flycatchers, redstarts and species of tits around the nestboxes. Look to the skies for views of ravens, buzzards and sparrowhawks. There are hawfinches and all three British woodpeckers in the woods all year round.

Information for families

Many events are aimed specifically at families, including the reserves open day. Additionally, RSPB/Forestry Commission jointly run Family Fun Days during summer months in wider Forest, including Symonds Yat Rock.

Information for dog owners

Dogs are only allowed on footpaths under the strictest control and on leads during the bird breeding season.

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About the RSPB

The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. We rely upon memberships and donations to fund our work. Nature is amazing - help us keep it that way. More...

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Latest news

Kleptomaniacs of the skies

We've discovered that items in red kite nests are becoming ever more surprising, showing the magnificent bird of prey's penchant for weird and wonderful home decoration.

Peregrines in 2009 – shot, poisoned and trapped

This year looks like being one of the worst on record for crimes against peregrines.

Giant red kite flies in Gateshead

More than 150 people who have helped return the spectacular red kite to the skies of north east England, the Northern Kites Project made a giant red kite ‘fly’ in Gateshead’s Baltic Square.

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