The hides are all currently closed due to Covid restrictions.
Are the toilets open at stodmarsh nature reserve?
Directions. Stodmarsh is on the path of the Stour Valley Walk. The reserve car park is east of Stodmarsh village, located along the turn off between the Red Lion pub and the church (CT3 4BA). Toilets (including an accessible toilet) are located in the car park.
Are dogs allowed at stodmarsh nature reserve?
Saw marsh harriers bit no bittern this time. Sunset at dusk was stunning with a real sense of calm about the place. Wish idiot dog owners could realise that the many pictures of a dog in a red circle with a line though it means dogs aren’t allowed in that area as there are nesting birds.
Who owns hamstreet Woods?
Woodland Trust
Ham Street Woods – Woodland Trust.
Who manages the Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve?
It is managed with some grazing and rotational reed cutting with periodic removal of invasive scrub from reedbeds and fields. Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve covers 241 hectares. It is a Special Protection Area and also a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention. English Nature manages this National Nature Reserve.
What is there to do at Stodmarsh?
The reserve supports a large variety of invertebrates (including dragonflies and moths) and rare plants. It also has a strong population of water voles. Marsh Frogs abound and their is a dipping platform for school parties. Stodmarsh has over 6 kilometres of footpaths, including a circular walk around the whole site.
What is Stodmarsh NNR famous for?
The Stodmarsh NNR and the area around Grove Ferry have become famous for attracting rare and endangered bird species. A species list can be found on the website of the Kent Ornithological Society.
What is the National Nature Reserve in Canterbury?
Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve (NNR), near Canterbury, is a unique area of wetland with marshes, reedbeds, lakes and woodland that is home to a rich variety of wildlife especially water birds.
