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Langford Lakes Nature Reserve, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust

51.13245 , -1.94818

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK)

Administered by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve consists of former gravel pits which have become a network of lakes and wetland habitats adjoining the River Wylye. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds, deciduous woodland and fields.

Waterfowl, grebes, gulls and herons frequent the lakes and the scrape at the east end of the Long Pond. Reedbeds surrounding the lakes have resident Cetti's and breeding Reed and Sedge Warblers as well as Reed Buntings. Resident raptors include Red Kites, Common Buzzards and Eurasian Sparrowhawks. Eurasian Hobbies feast on dragonflies in the summer and the reserve rose to national fame in July 2021 when a Red-footed Falcon took up residence for the same reason. In May 2022 plans were announced to expand the reserve by 11 ha, including a bank to be created for Bank Swallows.

With around 150 species recorded, the reserve is one of the most important in the county of Wiltshire. The scenery and cafe are additional attractions.

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Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 51.1325/-1.9482 (2024-05-17 08:33:52 )

Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 51.1325/-1.9482 (2024-05-17 08:32:19 )

Coordinates were set by Stephen Matthews : 51.1325/-1.9482 (2021-08-07 19:00:00 )

Site name was set by Stephen Matthews as "Langford Lakes Nature Reserve, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust" (2021-08-07 19:00:00 )

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-05-17 08:33:52
Administered by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve consists of former gravel pits which have become a network of lakes and wetland habitats adjoining the River Wylye. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds, deciduous woodland and fields. Waterfowl, grebes, gulls and herons frequent the lakes and the scrape at the east end of the Long Pond. Reedbeds surrounding the lakes have resident Cetti's and breeding Reed and Sedge Warblers as well as Reed Buntings. Resident raptors include Red Kites, Common Buzzards and Eurasian Sparrowhawks. Eurasian Hobbies feast on dragonflies in the summer and the reserve rose to national fame in July 2021 when a Red-footed Falcon took up residence for the same reason. In May 2022 plans were announced to expand the reserve by 11 ha, including a bank to be created for Bank Swallows and rafts for terns. Swallows. With around 150 species recorded, the reserve is one of the most important in the county of Wiltshire. The scenery and cafe are additional attractions.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-05-17 08:32:19
Administered by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve consists of former gravel pits which have become a network of lakes and wetland habitats adjoining the River Wylye. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds, deciduous woodland and fields. Waterfowl, grebes, gulls and herons frequent the lakes and the scrape at the east end of the Long Pond. Reedbeds surrounding the lakes have resident Cetti's and breeding Reed and Sedge Warblers as well as Reed Buntings. Resident raptors include Red Kites, Common Buzzards and Eurasian Sparrowhawks. Eurasian Hobbies feast on dragonflies in the summer and the reserve rose to national fame in July 2021 when a Red-footed Falcon took up residence for the same reason. In May 2022 plans were announced to expand the reserve by 11 ha, including a bank to be created for Bank Swallows and rafts for terns. With around 150 species recorded, the reserve is one of the most important in the county of Wiltshire. The scenery and cafe are additional attractions.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-05-17 08:31:53
Administered by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve consists of former gravel pits which have become a network of lakes and wetland habitats adjoining the River Wylye. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds, deciduous woodland and fields. Waterfowl, gulls and herons frequent the lakes and the scrape at the east end of the Long Pond. Reedbeds surrounding the lakes have resident Cetti's and breeding Reed and Sedge Warblers as well as Reed Buntings. Resident raptors include Red Kites, Common Buzzards and Eurasian Sparrowhawks. Eurasian Hobbies feast on dragonflies in the summer and the reserve rose to national fame in July 2021 when a Red-footed Falcon took up residence for the same reason. In May 2022 plans were announced to expand the reserve by 11 ha, including a bank to be created for Bank Swallows and rafts for terns. With around 150 species recorded, the reserve is one of the most important in the county of Wiltshire. The scenery and cafe are additional attractions.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-11 12:01:15
Administered by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve consists of former gravel pits which have become a network of lakes adjoining the River Wylye. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds, deciduous woodland and fields. Waterfowl, gulls and herons frequent the lakes and scrape. the scrape at the east end of the Long Pond. Reedbeds surrounding the lakes have resident Cetti's and breeding Reed and Sedge Warblers as well as Reed Buntings. Resident raptors include Red Kites and Kites, Common Buzzards.Buzzards and Eurasian Sparrowhawks. Eurasian Hobbies feast on dragonflies in the summer and the reserve rose to national fame in July 2021 when a Red-footed Falcon took up residence for the same reason. In May 2022 plans were announced to expand the reserve by 11 ha, including a bank to be created for Bank Swallows and rafts for terns. With around 150 species recorded, the reserve is one of the most important in the county of Wiltshire. The scenery and cafe are additional attractions.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-06-09 01:50:44
Administered by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve consists of former gravel pits which have become a network of lakes adjoining the River Wylye. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds, deciduous woodland and fields. Waterfowl, gulls and herons frequent the lakes and scrape. Resident raptors include Red Kites and Common Buzzards, while Buzzards. Eurasian Hobbies feast on dragonflies in the summer. The summer and the reserve rose to national fame in July 2021 when a Red-footed Falcon took up residence. residence for the same reason. In May 2022 plans were announced to expand the reserve by 11ha, 11 ha, including a bank to be created for Bank Swallows and rafts for terns. With around 150 species recorded, the reserve is one of the most important in the county of Wiltshire. The scenery and cafe are additional attractions.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-06-09 01:45:29
Administered by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve consists of former gravel pits which have become a network of lakes adjoining the River Wylye. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds, deciduous woodland and fields. Waterfowl, gulls and herons frequent the lakes and scrape. Resident raptors include Red Kites and Common Buzzards, while Eurasian Hobbies feast on dragonflies in the summer. The reserve rose to national fame in July 2021 when a Red-footed Falcon took up residence. In May 2022 plans were announced to expand the reserve by 11ha, including a bank to eb be created for sand martins Bank Swallows and rafts for terns. With around 150 species recorded, the reserve is one of the most important in the county of Wiltshire. The scenery and cafe are additional attractions.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-06-09 01:41:40
Administered by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve consists of former gravel pits which have become a network of lakes adjoining the River Wylye. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds, deciduous woodland and fields. Waterfowl, gulls and herons frequent the lakes and scrape. Resident raptors include Red Kites and Common Buzzards, while Eurasian Hobbies feast on dragonflies in the summer. The reserve rose to national fame in July 2021 when a Red-footed Falcon took up residence. residence. In May 2022 plans were announced to expand the reserve by 11ha, including a bank to eb created for sand martins and rafts for terns. With around 150 species recorded, the reserve is one of the most important in the county of Wiltshire. The scenery and cafe are additional attractions.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-04-02 09:21:55
Administered by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve consists of former gravel pits which have become a network of lakes adjoining the River Wylye. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds, deciduous woodland and fields. Waterfowl, gulls and herons frequent the lakes and scrape. Resident raptors include Red Kites and Common Buzzards, while Eurasian Hobbies feast on dragonflies in the summer. The reserve rose to national fame in July 2021 when a red-footed falcon Red-footed Falcon took up residence. With around 150 species recorded, the reserve is one of the most important in the county of Wiltshire. The scenery and cafe are additional attractions.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-20 02:42:29
Administered by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve consists of former gravel pits which have become a network of lakes adjoining the River Wylye. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds, deciduous woodland and fields. Waterfowl, gulls and herons frequent the lakes and scrape. Raptors Resident raptors include red kites, buzzards Red Kites and hobbies which Common Buzzards, while Eurasian Hobbies feast on dragonflies in the summer. The reserve rose to fame in July 2021 when a red-footed falcon took up residence for the same reason. residence. With around 150 species recorded, the reserve is one of the most important in the county of Wiltshire. The scenery and cafe are additional attractions.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-05 14:27:02
Administered by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve consists of former gravel pits which have become a network of lakes adjoining the River Wylye. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds, deciduous woodland and fields. Waterfowl, gulls and herons frequent the lakes and scrape. Raptors include red kites, buzzards and hobbies which feast on dragonflies in the summer. The reserve rose to fame in July 2021 when a red-footed falcon took up residence for the same reason. With over 110 around 150 species recorded, the reserve is one of the most important in the county of Wiltshire. The scenery and cafe are additional attractions.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-22 18:53:47
Administered by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve consists of former gravel pits which have become a network of lakes adjoining the River Wylye. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds, deciduous woodland and fields. Waterfowl, gulls and herons frequent the lakes and scrape. Raptors include red kites, buzzards and hobbies which feast on dragonflies in the summer. The reserve rose to fame in July 2021 when a red-footed falcon took up residence for the same reason. With over 100 110 species recorded, the reserve is one of the most important in the county of Wiltshire. The scenery and cafe are additional attractions.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-07 20:02:06
Administered by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve consists of former gravel pits which have become a network of lakes adjoining the River Wylye. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds, deciduous woodland and fields. Waterfowl, gulls and herons frequent the lakes and scrape. Raptors include red kites, buzzards and hobbies which feast on dragonflies in the summer. The reserve rose to fame in July 2021 when a red-footed falcon took up residence for the same reason. With over 100 species recorded, the reserve is one of the most important in the county of Wiltshire. The scenery and cafe are additional attractions.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-07 19:52:08
Administered by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve consists of former gravel pits which have become a network of lakes adjoining the River Wylye. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds, deciduous woodland and fields. Waterfowl, gulls and herons frequent the lakes and scrape. Raptors include red kites, buzzards and hobbies which feast on dragonflies in the summer. The reserve rose to fame in June-July July 2021 when a red-footed falcon took up residence for the same reason. With over 100 species recorded, the reserve is one of the most important in the county of Wiltshire.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-07 19:09:41
Administered by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve consists of former gravel pits which have become a network of lakes adjoining the River Wylye. The lakes are surrounded by reedbeds, deciduous woodland and fields. Waterfowl, gulls and herons frequent the lakes and scrape. Raptors include red kites, buzzards and hobbies which feast on dragonflies in the summer. The reserve rose to fame in June-July 2021 when a red-footed falcon took up residence for the same reason. With over 100 species recorded, the reserve is one of the most important in the county of Wiltshire.

  • Top species

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)

Gadwall (Mareca strepera)
Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus)
Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)
Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago)
Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus)
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo)
Marsh Tit (Poecile palustris)
Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus)
Common Grasshopper Warbler (Locustella naevia)
Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia)
Cetti's Warbler (Cettia cetti)
Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula)
Corn Bunting (Emberiza calandra)
Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus)

Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-10-23 13:23:50)

Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-10-23 13:19:50)

Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-10-23 13:03:20)

Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-10-23 12:59:48)

Corn Bunting (Emberiza calandra) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-03-31 11:14:31)

Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-03-31 11:13:26)

Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-11 11:56:46)

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-11 11:56:21)

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-09-05 14:30:13)

Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-09-05 14:28:39)

Marsh Tit (Poecile palustris) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-08 19:52:29)

Cetti's Warbler (Cettia cetti) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-08 19:52:13)

Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-07 19:53:17)

Common Grasshopper Warbler (Locustella naevia) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-07 19:28:05)

Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-07 19:27:49)

Gadwall (Mareca strepera) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-07 19:27:30)

  • Timing and strategy

Waterfowl are present throughout the year but more numerous and diverse in winter. Great Crested Grebe, Grey Heron and Gadwall are breeding residents. Summer brings additional visitors such as Common Cuckoos, Hobbies, Reed and Sedge Warblers, Blackcaps and Garden Warblers. Rarities such as Black Tern and Osprey occur on migration.

The area open to the public essentially consists of a small circular walk which can be completed within an hour, but one's stay can be extended at the hides and/or at the cafe overlooking the lake. Depending on the season and conditions, some areas and paths may be closed. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930.

At the eastern end of the walk is the Great Meadow, a field and former water meadow which has been converted to wetland. The path also overlooks grassland which has birds such as Corn Bunting, Red-legged Partridge, Common Buzzard and Red Kite.

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 Stephen Matthews on 2024-10-23 13:21
Waterfowl are present throughout the year but more numerous and diverse in winter. Great Crested Grebe, Grey Heron and Gadwall are breeding residents. Summer brings additional visitors such as Common Cuckoos, Hobbies, Reed and Sedge Warblers, Blackcaps and Garden Warblers. Rarities such as Black Tern and Osprey occur on migration. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. migration. The area open to the public essentially consists of a small circular walk which can be completed within an hour, but one's stay can be extended at the hides and/or at the cafe overlooking the lake. Depending on the season and conditions, some areas and paths may be closed. closed. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. At the eastern end of the walk is the Great Meadow, a field and former water meadow which has been converted to wetland. The path also overlooks grassland which has birds such as Corn Bunting, Red-legged Partridge, Common Buzzard and Red Kite.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-10-23 13:19
Waterfowl are present throughout the year but more numerous and diverse in winter. Great Crested grebes Grebe, Grey Heron and Gadwall are breeding residents. Summer brings additional visitors such as Common Cuckoos, Hobbies, Reed and Sedge Warblers, Blackcaps and Garden Warblers. Rarities such as Black Tern and Osprey occur on migration. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. The area open to the public essentially consists of a small circular walk which can be completed within an hour, but one's stay can be extended at the hides and/or at the cafe overlooking the lake. Depending on the season and conditions, some areas and paths may be closed. At the eastern end of the walk is the Great Meadow, a field and former water meadow which has been converted to wetland. The path also overlooks grassland which has birds such as Corn Bunting, Red-legged Partridge, Common Buzzard and Red Kite.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-10-23 13:17
Waterfowl are present throughout the year but more numerous and diverse in winter. Great Crested grebes are breeding residents. Summer brings additional visitors such as Common Cuckoos, Hobbies, Reed and Sedge Warblers, Blackcaps and Garden Warblers. Rarities such as Black Tern and Osprey occur on migration. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. The area open to the public essentially consists of a small circular walk which can be completed within an hour, but one's stay can be extended at the hides and/or at the cafe overlooking the lake. Depending on the season and conditions, some areas and paths may be closed. At the eastern end of the walk is the Great Meadow, a field and former water meadow which has been converted to wetland. The path also overlooks grassland which has birds such as Corn Bunting, Red-legged Partridge, Common Buzzard and Red Kite.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-10-23 13:10
Waterfowl are present throughout the year but more numerous and diverse in winter. Great Crested grebes are breeding residents. Summer brings additional visitors such as Common Cuckoos, Hobbies, Reed and Sedge warblers.Warblers. Rarities such as Black Tern and Osprey occur on migration. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. The area open to the public essentially consists of a small circular walk which can be completed within an hour, but one's stay can be extended at the hides and/or at the cafe overlooking the lake. Depending on the season and conditions, some areas and paths may be closed. At the eastern end of the walk is the Great Meadow, a field and former water meadow which has been converted to wetland. The path also overlooks grassland which has birds such as Corn Bunting, Red-legged Partridge, Common Buzzard and Red Kite.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-10-23 13:02
Waterfowl are present throughout the year but more numerous and diverse in winter.winter. Great Crested grebes are breeding residents. Summer brings additional visitors such as Common Cuckoos, Hobbies, Reed and Sedge warblers. Rarities such as Black Tern and Osprey occur on migration. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. The area open to the public essentially consists of a small circular walk which can be completed within an hour, but one's stay can be extended at the hides and/or at the cafe overlooking the lake. Depending on the season and conditions, some areas and paths may be closed. At the eastern end of the walk is the Great Meadow, a field and former water meadow which has been converted to wetland. The path also overlooks grassland which has birds such as Corn Bunting, Red-legged Partridge, Common Buzzard and Red Kite.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-10-23 13:00
Waterfowl are present throughout the year but more numerous in winter. Summer brings additional visitors such as hobbies, reed Common Cuckoos, Hobbies, Reed and sedge Sedge warblers. Rarities such as Black Tern and Osprey occur on migration. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. The area open to the public essentially consists of a small circular walk which can be completed within an hour, but one's stay can be extended at the hides and/or at the cafe overlooking the lake. Depending on the season and conditions, some areas and paths may be closed. At the eastern end of the walk is the Great Meadow, a field and former water meadow which has been converted to wetland. The path also overlooks grassland which has birds such as Corn Bunting, Red-legged Partridge, Common Buzzard and Red Kite.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-05-17 08:39
Waterfowl are present throughout the year but more numerous in winter. Summer brings additional visitors such as hobbies, reed and sedge warblers. Rarities such as Black Tern and Osprey occur on migration. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. The area open to the public essentially consists of a small circular walk which can be completed within an hour, but one's stay can be extended at the hides and/or at the cafe overlooking the lake. lake. Depending on the season and conditions, some areas and paths may be closed. At the eastern end of the walk is the Great Meadow, a field and former water meadow which has been converted to wetland. The path also overlooks grassland which has birds such as Corn Bunting, Red-legged Partridge, Common Buzzard and Red Kite.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-05-17 08:25
Waterfowl are present throughout the year but more numerous in winter. Summer brings additional visitors such as hobbies, reed and sedge warblers. Rarities such as Black Tern and Osprey occur on migration. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. The area open to the public essentially consists of a small circular walk which can be completed within an hour, but one's stay can be extended at the hides and/or at the cafe overlooking the lake. At the eastern end of the walk, walk is the Great Meadow, a field and former water meadow which has been converted to wetland. The path also overlooks grassland which has birds such as Corn Bunting, Red-legged Partridge, Common Buzzard and Red Kite.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-05-09 18:25
Waterfowl are present throughout the year but more numerous in winter. Summer brings additional visitors such as hobbies, reed and sedge warblers. Rarities such as Black Tern and Osprey occur on migration. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. The area open to the public essentially consists of a small circular walk which can be completed within an hour, but one's stay can be extended at the hides and/or at the cafe overlooking the lake. At the eastern end of the walk, the path overlooks grassland which has birds such as Corn Buntings, Bunting, Red-legged Partridge, Common Buzzards Buzzard and Red Kites.Kite.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-05-01 10:54
Waterfowl are present throughout the year but more numerous in winter. Summer brings additional visitors such as hobbies, reed and sedge warblers. Rarities such as Black Tern and Osprey occur on migration. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. The area open to the public essentially consists of a small circular walk which can be completed within an hour, but one's stay can be extended at the hides and/or at the cafe overlooking the lake.lake. At the eastern end of the walk, the path overlooks grassland which has birds such as Corn Buntings, Common Buzzards and Red Kites.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-06-09 02:16
Waterfowl are present throughout the year but more numerous in winter. Summer brings additional visitors such as hobbies, reed and sedge warblers. Rarities such as Black Tern and Osprey occur on migration. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. The area open to the public essentially consists of a small circular walk and which can be completed within an hour would suffice for a visit, hour, but one's stay can be extended at the hides and/or at the cafe overlooking the lake.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-06-09 01:45
Waterfowl are present throughout the year but more numerous in winter. Summer brings additional visitors such as hobbies, reed and sedge warblers. Rarities such as black tern Black Tern and osprey Osprey occur on migration. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. The area open to the public consists of a small circular walk and an hour would suffice for a visit, but one's stay can be extended at the hides and/or at the cafe overlooking the lake.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-20 00:43
Waterfowl are present throughout the year but more numerous in winter. Summer brings additional visitors such as hobbies.hobbies, reed and sedge warblers. Rarities such as black tern and osprey occur on migration. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. The area open to the public consists of a small circular walk and an hour would suffice for a visit, but one's stay can be extended at the hides and/or at the cafe overlooking the lake.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-20 00:34
Winter is best for waterfowl Waterfowl are present throughout the year but summer more numerous in winter. Summer brings additional visitors such as hobbies. Rarities such as black tern and osprey occur on migration. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. The area open to the public consists of a small circular walk and an hour would suffice for a visit, but one's stay can be extended at the hides and/or at the cafe overlooking the lake.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-05 14:27
Winter is best for waterfowl but summer brings additional visitors such as hobbies. Rarities such as black tern and osprey occur on migration. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. The area open to the public consists of a small circular walk and an hour would suffice for a visit, but one's stay can be extended at the hides and/or at the cafe overlooking the lake.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-28 05:33
Winter is best for waterfowl but summer brings additional visitors such as hobbies. Rarities such as black tern occur on migration. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. The area open to the public consists of a small circular walk and an hour would suffice for a visit, but one's stay can be extended at the hides adn/or and/or at the cafe overlooking the lake.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-28 05:33
Winter is best for waterfowl but summer brings additional visitors such as hobbies. Rarities such as black tern occur on migration. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. The area open to the public consists of a small circular walk and an hour would suffice for a visit, but one's stay can be extended at the hides adn/or at the cafe overlooking the lake.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-07 19:17
Winter is best for waterfowl but summer brings additional visitors such as hobbies. Rarities such as black tern occur on migration. An early start will be rewarding, especially for passerines, but opening hours begin at 0930. The area open to the public consists of a small circular walk and an hour would suffice for a visit, but one's stay can be extended at the cafe overlooking the lake.
  • How to get there

By car, the reserve can be reached via the A36 from Salisbury or Warminster (follow signs for Hanging Langford). From the A303, turn off to take the A36 in the direction of Salisbury.

Although Salisbury-Warminster trains pass by the reserve, there is no station nearby. One can cycle to the reserve from Salisbury (closer) or Warminster via National Cycle Route 24.

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

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-05-09 18:10
By car, the reserve can be reached via the A36 from Salisbury or Warminster (follow signs for Hanging Langford). Langford). From the A303, turn off to take the A36 in the direction of Salisbury. Although Salisbury-Warminster trains pass by the reserve, there is no station nearby. One can cycle to the reserve from Salisbury (closer) or Warminster via National Cycle Route 24.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-03-31 11:10
By car, the reserve can be reached via the A36 from Salisbury or Warminster (follow signs for Hanging Langford). Although Salisbury-Warminster trains pass by the reserve, there is no station nearby. One can cycle to the reserve from Salisbury (closer) or Warminster via National Cycle Route 24.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-04-02 09:27
By car, the reserve can be reached via the A36 from Salisbury or Warminster (follow signs for Hanging Langford). Although Salisbury-Warminster trains pass by the reserve, there is no station nearby. One can cycle to the reserve from Salisbury (closer) or Warminster via National Cycle Route 24.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-20 00:43
The By car, the reserve can be reached via the A36 from Salisbury or Warminster (follow signs for Hanging Langford). Although Salisbury-Warminster trains pass by the reserve, there is no station nearby. One can cycle to the reserve from Salisbury or Warminster via National Cycle Route 24.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-19 14:31
The reserve can be reached via the A36 from Salisbury or Warminster (follow signs for Hanging Langford). Although Salisbury-Warminster trains pass by the reserve, there is no station nearby. One can cycle to the reserve from Salisbury or Warminster via National Cycle Route 24.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-19 14:30
The reserve can be reached via the A36 from Salisbury or Warminster (follow signs for Hanging Langford). Although Salisbury-Warminster trains pass by the reserve, there is no station nearby. The nearest station is Wilton (7 miles away), from which one One can cycle to the reserve from Salisbury via National Cycle Route 24.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-28 05:32
The reserve can be reached via the A36 from Salisbury or Warminster (follow signs for Hanging Langford). Langford). Although Salisbury-Warminster trains pass by the reserve, there is no station nearby.nearby. The nearest station is Wilton (7 miles away), from which one can cycle to the reserve via National Cycle Route 24.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-07 19:24
The reserve can be reached via the A36 from Salisbury or Warminster. Warminster (follow signs for Hanging Langford). Although Salisbury-Warminster trains pass by the reserve, there is not no station nearby.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-07 19:23
The reserve can be reached via the A36 from Salisbury or Warminster. Although Salisbury-Warminster trains pass by the reserve, there is not station nearby.

The entry point is on Duck Street between Steeple Langford and Hanging Langford. Parking is available along the driveway (donations are invited via boxes on the way from the car park to the reserve). 

Opening hours are stated as 9:30 to dusk. Dogs are not allowed except for guide dogs.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-06-09 02:12
The entry point is on Duck Street between Steeple Langford and Hanging Langford. Parking space is available along the driveway (donations are invited via boxes on the way from the car park to the reserve).  Opening hours are stated as 9:30 to dusk. Dogs are not allowed except for guide dogs.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-20 00:37
The entry point is on Duck Street between Steeple Langford and Hanging Langford. Parking space is available along the driveway (donations are invited via boxes on the way from the car park to the reserve).  Opening hours are stated as 9:30 to dusk. Dogs are not allowed except for guide dogs.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-05 12:12
The entry point is on Duck Street between Steeple Langford and Hanging Langford. Parking space is available (the Trust invites donations along the driveway (donations are invited on the way from the car park to the reserve).  Opening hours are stated as 9:30 to dusk. Dogs are not allowed except for guide dogs.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-07 19:39
The entry point is on Duck Street between Steeple Langford and Hanging Langford. Parking space is available (the Trust invites donations on the way from the car park to the reserve).  Opening hours are stated as 9:30 to dusk. Dogs are not allowed except for guide dogs.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-07 19:26
The entry point is on Duck Street between Steeple Langford and Hanging Langford.
  • Other attractions

Roe deer are common in the area and might be seen especially at dawn and dusk. Water voles and otters have also been recorded. Dragonflies and butterflies are numerous in summer.

Non-birding visitors may enjoy the scenery and the cafe. There are also several pubs in the area, including The Rainbow on the Lake at Steeple Langford.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-13 12:44
Roe deer are common in the area and might be seen especially at dawn and dusk. Water voles and otters have also been recorded. Dragonflies and butterflies are numerous in summer. Non-birding visitors may enjoy the scenery and the cafe. There are also several pubs in the area, including The Rainbow on the Lake at Steeple Langford which offers views of White Bird Lake just to the north of the reserve.Langford.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-10-23 13:13
Roe deer are common in the area and might be seen especially at dawn and dusk. Water voles and otters have also been recorded. Dragonflies and butterflies are numerous in summer. summer. Non-birding visitors may enjoy the scenery and the cafe. cafe. There are also several pubs in the area, including The Rainbow on the Lake at Steeple Langford which offers views of White Bird Lake just to the north of the reserve.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-08 10:18
Roe deer are common in the area and might be seen.seen especially at dawn and dusk. Water voles and otters have also been recorded. Dragonflies and butterflies are numerous in summer. Non-birding visitors may enjoy the scenery and the cafe. There are several pubs in the area, including The Rainbow on the Lake at Steeple Langford which offers views of White Bird Lake just to the north of the reserve.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-08 09:25
Roe deer are common in the area and might be seen. Dragonflies and butterflies are numerous in summer. Non-birding visitors may enjoy the scenery and the cafe. There are several pubs in the area, including The Rainbow On The on the Lake at Steeple Langford which offers views of White Bird Lake just to the north of the reserve.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-08 08:07
Roe deer are common in the area and might be seen. Dragonflies and butterflies are numerous in summer. Non-birding visitors may enjoy the scenery and the cafe.cafe. There are several pubs in the area, including The Rainbow On The Lake at Steeple Langford which offers views of White Bird Lake just to the north of the reserve.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-05 11:12
Roe deer are common in the area and might be seen. Dragonflies and butterfiles butterflies are numerous in summer. Non-birding visitors may enjoy the scenery and the cafe.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-22 18:57
Roe deer are common in the area and might be seen. Dragonfies Dragonflies and butterfiles are numerous in summer. Non-birding visitors may enjoy the scenery and the cafe.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-07 20:03
Roe deer are common in the area and might be seen. Dragnfies Dragonfies and butterfiles are numerous in summer. Non-birding visitors may enjoy the scenery and the cafe.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-07 19:59
Roe deer are common in the area and might be seen. Dragnfies and butterfiles are numerous in summer. Non-birding visitors may enjoy the scenery and the cafe.

The Kingfisher Cafe is an attractive venue overlooking the Long Pond, enabling visitors to continue birdwatching while enjoying refreshments. The cafe is open Wednesdays to Fridays 10:30am - 3:30pm, and from 10am - 4pm on weekends. In the same building is an education centre where books on birds and natural history are sold for the benefit of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust (book donations are welcome). The centre offers well-maintained and accessible toilets.

There are five spacious hides with informative panels featuring typical species, as well as Wiltshire Wildlife Trust newsletters and log books for visitors to enter their sightings. 

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or near this site, including:
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• catering
• accommodation
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• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-10-23 13:16
The Kingfisher Cafe is an attractive venue overlooking the Long Pond, enabling visitors to continue birdwatching while enjoying refreshments. The cafe is open Wednesdays to Fridays 10:30am - 3:30pm, and from 10am - 4pm on weekends. In the same building is an education centre where books on birds and natural history are sold for the benefit of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust (book donations are welcome). The centre offers well-maintained and accessible toilets. There are five spacious hides with informative panels featuring typical species, as well as Wiltshire Wildlife Trust newsletters and log books for visitors to enter their sightings. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-10-23 13:14
The Kingfisher Cafe is an attractive venue overlooking the Long Pond, enabling visitors to continue birdwatching while enjoying refreshments. In the same building is an education centre where books on birds and natural history are sold for the benefit of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust (donations (book donations are welcome). The centre offers well-maintained and accessible toilets. There are five spacious hides with informative panels featuring typical species, as well as Wiltshire Wildlife Trust newsletters and log books for visitors to enter their sightings. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-05-17 08:31
The Kingfisher Cafe is an attractive venue overlooking the Long Pond, enabling visitors to continue birdwatching while enjoying refreshments. In the same building is an education centre where books on birds and nature natural history are sold for the benefit of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.Trust (donations welcome). The centre offers well-maintained and accessible toilets. There are five spacious hides with informative panels featuring typical species, as well as Wiltshire Wildlife Trust newsletters and log books for visitors to enter their sightings. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-05-17 08:30
The Kingfisher Cafe is an attractive venue overlooking the Long Pond, enabling visitors to continue birdwatching while enjoying refreshments. In the same building is an education centre where books on birds and nature are sold for the benefit of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. The centre offers well-maintained and accessible toilets. There are five spacious hides with informative panels featuring typical species, as well as Wiltshire Wildlife Trust newsletters and log books for visitors to enter their sightings. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-05-17 08:22
The Kingfisher Cafe is a very an attractive venue overlooking the Long Pond, enabling visitors to continue birdwatching while partaking of enjoying refreshments. In the same building is an education centre where books on birds and nature are sold for the benefit of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. The centre offers well-maintained toilets. There are five spacious hides with informative panels featuring typical species, as well as Wiltshire Wildlife Trust newsletters and log books for visitors to enter their sightings. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-04-02 09:28
The Kingfisher Cafe is a very attractive venue overlooking the Long Pond, enabling visitors to continue birdwatching while partaking of refreshments. In the same building is an education centre where books on birds and nature are sold for the benefit of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. The centre offers well-maintained toilets. There are five spacious hides with informative panels featuring typical species, as well as Wiltshire Wildlife Trust newsletters and log books for visitors to enter their sightings. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-20 02:39
The Kingfisher Cafe is a very attractive venue overlooking the main lake, Long Pond, enabling visitors to continue birdwatching while partaking of refreshments. In the same building is an education centre where second-hand books on birds and nature are sold for the benefit of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. The centre offers well-maintained toilets. There are five spacious hides with informative panels featuring typical species, as well as newsletters and log books for visitors to enter their sightings. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-20 00:38
The Kingfisher Cafe is a very attractive venue overlooking the main lake, enabling visitors to continue birdwatching while partaking of refreshments. In the same building is an education centre where second-hand books on birds and nature are sold for the benefit of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. The centre offers well-maintained toilets. There are five spacious hides with informative panels and featuring typical species, as well as newsletters provided, as well as and log books for visitors to enter their sightings. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-05 13:47
The Kingfisher Cafe is a very attractive venue overlooking the main lake, enabling visitors to continue birdwatching while partaking of refreshments. In the same building is an education centre where second-hand books on birds and nature are sold for the benefit of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. The centre offers well-maintained toilets. There are four five spacious hides with informative panels and newsletters, newsletters provided, as well as log books for vistors visitors to enter their sightings. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-07 20:00
The Kingfisher Cafe is a very attractive venue overlooking the main lake, enabling visitors to continue birdwatching while partaking of refreshments. In the same building is an education centre where second-hand books on birds and nature are sold for the benefit of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. The centre offers well-maintained toilets. There are four spacious hides with informative panels and newsletters, as well as diaries log books for vistors to enter their sightings. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-07 19:33
The Kingfisher Cafe is a very attractive venue overlooking the main lake, enabling visitors to continue birdwatching while partaking of refreshments. In the same building is an education centre where second-hand books on birds and nature are sold for the benefit of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. The centre offers well-maintained toilets. There are four spacious hides with informative panels and newsletters, as well as diaries for vistors to enter their sightings. 

The site is very safe and peaceful, apart from occasional passing trains. On weekdays school parties may be present for educational visits.

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instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-09-05 05:30
The site is very safe and peaceful, apart from occasional passing trains. On weekdays school parties may be present for educational visits.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-06-09 03:13
The site is safe and peaceful, apart from occasional passing trains. On weekdays school parties may be present for educational visits.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-07 19:35
The site is safe and peaceful, apart from occasional passing trains.
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