Rodley Nature Reserve

A further developmental stage from 2007 to 2009 added four more ponds, a long ditch, a marsh and several areas of open water.

[2] Birds that can be seen at any time of year include little grebe, tufted duck, gadwall, shoveler, kingfisher, dipper, oystercatcher, lapwing and common tern.

Winter visitors include snipe, water rail, pochard, wigeon, teal and common merganser.

Smaller species seen in the summer or all year round include linnet, reed bunting, greenfinch, bullfinch, chiffchaff, willow warbler, garden warbler, grey wagtail, blackcap, common whitethroat and song thrush.

[4] There is a carpark by the gate and a visitor centre on site,[5] with disabled parking and toilets adjacent.

Rodley Nature Reserve in winter
Hide on the reserve for watching birds