Drinkfield Marsh Local Nature Reserve

The structured paths cradle the shallow lake which is edged by Common Reed and Bull Rushes and features a living Willow pier to allow a closer view of the lakes inhabitants.

Look out for artwork in the form of a wooden topped stone wall sculpture and wildlife such as Water Fowl and Water Voles. You may also spot a number of birds including the Kingfisher, Skylarks, Wintering Bittern and the Breeding Reed Warblers that like to live in the reeds.

Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather. Be careful near the ponds and keep children away from the edge.

Start just off Whessoe Road, slightly south of Mewburn Road. You can also access from Trevone Way & Newlyn Drive. Simply follow the paths around the lake and then return to the start by turning right near the exit to Newlyn Drive.

KINGFISHER

Photos courtesy of Christine Turford | Facebook

Kingfishers or Alcedinidae are a family of small to medium-sized, brightly colored birds in the order Coraciiformes. They have a cosmopolitan distribution, with most species found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The family contains 114 species and is divided into three subfamilies and 19 genera. All kingfishers have large heads, long, sharp, pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails. Most species have bright plumage with only small differences between the sexes.

Kingfisher - 425 pieces (jigidi.com)