Attenborough Nature Reserve

Published in Locations by Richard Goodwin (rich) on Friday, 24th July 2009 2:52pm

A nationally acclaimed haven for wildlife, voted one of the top 10 eco destinations in the world in BBC Wildlife Magazine

Location
On A6005, seven miles south west of Nottingham on the River Trent.
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Bus: Rainbow 525A from Nottingham every ten minutes or so.
Train: local trains from Nottingham every hour, taking just over 30 minutes.

Facilities
Car parking, easy access by train from local station. Visitors Centre opening Spring 2005. Free entry.

Environment
Large gravel pit complex - lakes, river, woodland, meadow, some farmland over the river. Bring your 'scope!

What to see
Common water birds (including breeding Common Tern, Grey Heron colony, Cormorant roost); warblers; Water Rail; Black Tern (bred once); wintering Bittern. Some good rarities have ended up here - following the path of the river? Star birds include a Sora Rail over Christmas 2004.

Contact
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
The Old Ragged School, Brook Street, Nottingham NG1 1EA
Telephone: 0115 958 8242
Fax: 0115 924 3175

Website
Attenborough Nature Centre

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