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Discover Grimley Reserve
A large reserve in the River Severn valley with a reputation for turning up regular scarce migrants (200 acres)
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About Grimley Reserve
Grimley Nature Reserve, located near the village of Grimley in Worcestershire encompasses a series of former gravel and brick pits that have been transformed into vital wetland habitats. Notable among these are the Camp Lane Pits and Church Farm Pits, both of which are renowned for their rich biodiversity and appeal to birdwatchers.
Camp Lane Pits, situated south of Grimley village offer a variety of habitats including open water, reed beds, and surrounding grasslands. This diversity supports numerous bird species, such as Sand Martins, Cormorants, Little Egrets, and occasionally rare visitors.
Church Farm Pits, located northwest of Church Farm, consist of wetland areas that attract a variety of birdlife. Birdwatchers have reported sightings of species like Redpolls, Great Spotted Woodpeckers, and Egyptian Geese. The site's proximity to the River Severn enhances its ecological value, providing additional habitats for wildlife.
The reserve features footpaths around the pools, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the wetlands and observe the diverse flora and fauna.
Birds you could see at Grimley
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WMBC News
Here's your go-to spot for the very latest in bird sightings, photography, and noteworthy activities from the Grimley Reserve. Stay tuned here for real-time insights and snapshots from our community.
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Visiting
Access to Grimley Reserve car park is exclusively available to West Midland Bird Club Inclusive Members. Individual day permits are not available.
The site is crisscrossed by public footpaths so can be viewed from various vantage points.
If you're planning your first visit or require any assistance, please contact the Reserve Team.
Access
Grimley Reserve (200 ac / 81 ha) is in Worcestershire. Access is via the dedicated WMBC car park just off the A443 on Walton Lane overlooking Church Farm Pits (O/S Grid Ref: SO830603).
Main birding areas:
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Always check out Church Farm Pits for interesting wildfowl and passage gulls and terns
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Camp Lane pits over the road is best viewed from any of the public paths marked on the map.
Other access:
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There are various access points across the site on public footpaths but parking can be tricky away from the WMBC car park. The site can get busy on nice summer days and if a rare bird is present.
Please Note:
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The car park is locked with a combination padlock. The padlock does have a button on it that needs to be pressed once the correct code has been dialled in.
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The code is on your membership card.
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Please remember to reset the padlock on departure.
Postcode: WR2 6LT
W3W: leads.secure.drips
Grimley Key Contact
Brian Rickett
Grimley Blog
Dive into our blog for a deeper look at Grimley's birding world, where we explore conservation efforts, research, general news, special projects, detailed reports and access updates.
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