Stodmarsh National Nature reserve.
Stodmarsh NNR is in the lower regions of the north Kent plain within the Stour valley. The 165 hectare reserve developed when coal mining subsidence formed marshland with large reedbeds, lakes, ditches, meadows and wet woodland. Stodmarsh is an important wildlife site supporting a wide number of breeding and migrating birds, some of which are rare. The site is also home to many rare plants and invertebrates.
Highlights: Mallard, gadwall, shoveler and pochard ducks usually breed here, and they are joined by teal, wigeon, water rail, white-fronted goose, and tufted duck in winter. Reed and sedge warbler, bearded tit, bearded reedling, bittern, hen harrier, great crested grebe, corn bunting and coot are also found. In the autumn and spring large flocks of martin, swallow and wagtail stop at the reserve.
Location: The reserve next to the A28, about half way between Canterbury and Margate. The nearest villages are Upstreet and Stodmarsh. The nearest car park is in Stodmarsh. By car, the village is accessed via minor roads from the A28 and A257.
Grid reference: TR227619
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