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Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Worcestershire

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

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Upton Warren

Near Upton Warren, between Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa

Habitat: Freshwater lakes, reedbeds and unusual inland saline pools with saltmarsh vegetation.
Wildlife to look for: Avocet (spring–summer), little ringed plover (spring–summer), common tern (spring–summer), hobby (summer), water rail (especially winter; elusive).

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Near Alfrick, near Worcester

Habitat: A wooded stream valley with traditional meadows and an old apple orchard.
Wildlife to look for: Dipper, grey wagtail, green woodpecker, kingfisher, beautiful demoiselle (late spring–summer).

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Near Grafton Flyford

Habitat: Ancient ash and oak woodland with sunny clearings, coppiced areas and blackthorn scrub.
Wildlife to look for: Brown hairstreak butterfly (August–September), silver-washed fritillary butterfly (summer), white admiral butterfly (summer).

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Near Monkwood Green, near Worcester

Habitat: Ancient woodland with sunny clearings, small ponds and adjoining meadows.
Wildlife to look for: White admiral butterfly (summer), purple hairstreak butterfly (summer), hazel dormouse (present but rarely seen).

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Near Chaddesley Corbett, near Kidderminster

Habitat: Ancient oak woodland with hazel coppice, conifer stands and open woodland clearings.
Wildlife to look for: Silver-washed fritillary butterfly (summer), white admiral butterfly (summer), goldcrest, woodcock (elusive), fieldfare (winter).