Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve

52.07142 , -0.82373

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK)

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Gyorgy Szimuly : 52.0714/-0.8237 (2021-08-06 22:40:48 )

Site name was set by Gyorgy Szimuly as "Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve" (2021-08-06 22:40:48 )

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Top species

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List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

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Timing and strategy

Open all year and free to access. It is a nice place to do general birding all year round.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Gyorgy Szimuly on 2021-08-06 23:05

Open all year and free to access. It is a nice place to do general birding all year round.

How to get there

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Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

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Access

There are 3 possible access points to the reserve. One from the Old Wolverton road at Manor Farm through the pasture, the other one from the Viaduct car park, and also a short along the Grand Union Canal from the Galleon Pub till the Aqueduct.

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• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

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Edited by Gyorgy Szimuly on 2021-08-06 23:02

Other attractions

There is a rather high railway viaduct at the eastern end of the reserve and the Aqueduct with the Gran Union Canal flowing over the River Great Ouse at the western end.

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Gyorgy Szimuly on 2021-08-06 23:34

There is a rather high railway viaduct at the eastern end of the reserve and the Aqueduct with the Gran Union Canal flowing over the River Great ~~Ouse.~~Ouse at the western end.

Edited by Gyorgy Szimuly on 2021-08-06 22:59

There is a rather high railway viaduct at the eastern end of the reserve and the Aqueduct with the Gran Union Canal flowing over the River Great Ouse.

Facilities

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or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

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Security & annoyances

Weed-smoking youngsters often occupy the observation hides. It is advised to report such cases to the police.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution