Feckenham Wylde Moor Nature Reserve
Feckenham Wylde Moor covers 29 acres which comprise the last remnants of an extensive marsh. The land was drained in about 1850 and turned to agriculture. In more recent times the drainage system became blocked and wetland was restored. The Trust bought the area and established the reserve in 1981. A large pool was excavated following the purchase of the reserve by the Trust.
The wet grasslands have a rough hay crop removed in late summer and are grazed by cattle for several months until the grass stops growing. This ensures that each year the nutrients are removed which would otherwise build up and reduce the extent and number of plants and associated wildlife which require these impoverished conditions.
Wildlife highlights: From the observation hides you can watch the wildlife in and around the pools. Little grebes, frogs, toads, occasional swans and an amazing array of dragon and damselflies are a real highlight. Seventeen species have been recorded here including the large red damselfly, hawkers, chasers and the iridescent emperor dragonfly. Common snipe explore the wet meadows, Reed buntings can be found in the reed beds and the mixed hedgerows provide food and shelter for other birds and small mammals.
Location & Access: Access is via Moors Lane, which runs south from the B4090 in the village of Feckenham. Please park in the public car park in Feckenham village and walk up the lane where, after 700m, you will find the reserve on the right. The reserve is open at all times. Dogs allowed on leads.
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