RSPB Sandwell Valley

RSPB Sandwell Valley

RSPB Sandwell Valley (gbmapping|SP017913) is a nature reserve, run by the RSPB, in Sandwell Valley, on the River Tame in the middle of the urban conurbation between Birmingham and West Bromwich in the West Midlands of England. It is of particular importance for its educational work with visiting school parties.It has a visitor centre, which is open Tuesday-Sunday, but closed on Mondays (except selected bank holidays). A hide (limited opening hours) allows close views of birds on the lake and its shores.

It is adjacent to, and shares its main lake with, Sandwell Valley Country Park.

Gallery


Canada geese in foreground.
River Tame. The RSPB reserve is on the far side, and the bird hide is just visible, in the centre of the photograph.

External links

* [http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/s/sandwellvalley/index.asp Official RSPB Sandwell Valley Site]
* [http://www.westmidlandbirdclub.com/westmidlands/sandwell/ West Midland Bird Club pages about Sandwell Valley] - includes news of recent sightings.


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