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the River Tame. This reserve is an integral 1929 and is dedicated to the study and o H part of the important wildlife area known as conservation of wild birds in , the Tame Valley Wetlands . , and the . The club manages several The site features woodland, wetlands, reed reserves across the region, organises field KEY TO MAP beds and pools, which are the result of visits and talks, produces quarterly flooded gravel extraction workings. The newsletters and an annual report on the WOODLAND

large area of reedbed has become an birds of the region. For more information OPEN WATER important feature not just to this reserve about the club and membership, please but to the whole Middle Tame Valley and the visit our website. GRASSLAND

entire region too. Wintering Eurasian Bittern PATH are frequent visitors and the reserve has The West Midland Bird Club is a Registered been identified as one of the best sites in Charity, number 213311. PARKING the country to observe this bird. Scale 0m 100 m 200 m Tracts of Birch and Alder woodland add to the diversity of habitat and this attracts winter finch flocks. The reserve is also an Entrance → excellent place to see Water Rail, and Hobby is a frequent summer visitor. A wide range of birds species can be found here

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For more information about Tame Valley Wetlands scan the QR code or visit: www.tamevalleywetlands.co.uk www.westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk