Visitors can expect to see a variety of wildlife, including breeding and wading birds, otters, dragonflies, damselflies, butterflies, and grasshoppers. The reserve features a main lake, shallow areas of water, ponds, islands, reeds, grassland, and wet woodland.
Yes, the site is wheelchair friendly. There is a wheelchair route indicated on the map provided in the leaflet. Additionally, there are kissing gates around the reserve, and radar keys are available to borrow at the visitor center for accessibility.
The visitor center is currently closed during winter, which includes the toilets. However, members can gain access to the code for the toilets by emailing the provided email address. The visitor center is open Friday-Sunday when it is not closed for winter.
To maintain the habitat at the nature reserve, various activities are carried out, such as cutting back vegetation, re-profiling the wader scrape, haycutting, sheep grazing, and coppicing willow. These activities help to preserve the open nature of the lake banks and support the diverse wildlife present at the reserve.
Wildlife Trust BCN members can park for free at the nature reserve by registering their vehicle in advance. Car parking charges apply to park in the nature reserve car park, but members can enjoy complimentary parking by following the registration process.
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