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Highlights:
The Lakes are attracting increasing numbers of wildfowl during the winter, including Mallard, Teal, Shoveler, Tufted Duck, Pochard, Gadwall and Wigeon. Oystercatcher have already bred and it is hoped that Lapwing and Redshank will too. The ground flora of Alder Gully is very rich including Lesser Spearwort, Bluebell, Yellow Pimpernel, Moschatel, Red Campion and Foxglove.
Location and access:
The reserve is open to the public free of charge. Brunel Road, Totton, Southampton.
For more information please visit www.hwt.org.uk or contact 01489 774400.
Grid ref: SU347155
Testwood Lakes Wildlife Reserve
Testwood Lakes have been formed from land where gravel has been extracted and then left to flood naturally - they are developing into an excellent site for wildlife. Some of the grasslands surrounding them are existing pastures that have been enhanced by strewing hay from our flower rich hay meadow at Hoe Road near Bishops Waltham, whilst others have been newly created by seeding with a wild flower mix. Cattle graze the meadows in spring and summer.Highlights:
The Lakes are attracting increasing numbers of wildfowl during the winter, including Mallard, Teal, Shoveler, Tufted Duck, Pochard, Gadwall and Wigeon. Oystercatcher have already bred and it is hoped that Lapwing and Redshank will too. The ground flora of Alder Gully is very rich including Lesser Spearwort, Bluebell, Yellow Pimpernel, Moschatel, Red Campion and Foxglove.
Location and access:
The reserve is open to the public free of charge. Brunel Road, Totton, Southampton.
For more information please visit www.hwt.org.uk or contact 01489 774400.
Grid ref: SU347155
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