England · five wildlife sites

Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Warwickshire

Explore these places for wildlife in Warwickshire. Seasonal notes suggest when to look; sightings are not guaranteed.

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Brandon Marsh

Near Brandon, near Coventry

Habitat: Former gravel workings with lakes, reedbeds, marshes, grassland and woodland.
Wildlife to look for: Kingfisher, lapwing, redshank, cuckoo (spring–early summer), otter (elusive).

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Near Ryton-on-Dunsmore

Habitat: Ancient oak woodland with coppiced areas, sunny clearings and wide woodland paths.
Wildlife to look for: White admiral butterfly (summer), silver-washed fritillary butterfly (summer), purple hairstreak butterfly (summer).

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Near Stockton, near Southam

Habitat: Flower-rich limestone grassland and scrub along a disused railway cutting.
Wildlife to look for: Grizzled skipper butterfly (spring), dingy skipper butterfly (spring–early summer), white-letter hairstreak butterfly (summer), grass snake (warmer months), muntjac deer.

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Near Harbury

Habitat: Wildflower-rich grassland covering old railway spoil banks.
Wildlife to look for: Grizzled skipper butterfly (spring), dingy skipper butterfly (spring–early summer), green hairstreak butterfly (spring), brimstone butterfly (spring–summer).

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Near Leamington Spa

Habitat: Riverside woodland, grassland, marsh and ponds along the River Leam.
Wildlife to look for: Kingfisher, grass snake (warmer months), banded demoiselle (late spring–summer), reed warbler (spring–summer), snipe (mainly autumn–winter).