RSPB West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve

The Somerset Levels and Moors are one of England’s largest remaining wet meadow systems. Large numbers of wading birds breed here and the winter floods attract over 50,000 waterfowl including, teals, wigeons and lapwings. Swell Wood, an ancient deciduous wood on the southern edge of the reserve, has one of the UK’s largest heronries, which is best visited between March and June.

Grey heron                                 Lapwing

Car park is signposted just off the A378 Taunton-Langport road. 1.6 km (1 mile) east of Fivehead.

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