Christopher Cadbury Wetland Reserve

The Christopher Cadbury Wetland Reserve is a nature reserve of the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. It is situated near Upton Warren, between Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa in Worcestershire, England. The reserve is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.[1]

Christopher Cadbury Wetland Reserve
A view across the reserve
Christopher Cadbury Wetland Reserve is located in Worcestershire
Christopher Cadbury Wetland Reserve
Location in Worcestershire
LocationUpton Warren
OS gridSO 935 671
Coordinates52°18′7″N 2°5′48″W
Area27 hectares (67 acres)
Operated byWorcestershire Wildlife Trust
DesignationSite of Special Scientific Interest
Websitewww.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/nature-reserves/upton-warren

Description

The reserve, area 27 hectares (67 acres), is named in recognition of Christopher Cadbury, who purchased much of the land and paid for many developments and improvements. It is known as a birdwatching site, and there are several bird hides.[2]

Moors pools

The Moors pools, in the north, are freshwater lakes where there was once agricultural land. A range of wildfowl can be seen here, and it is a breeding place for species including black-headed gull, oystercatcher, lapwing and Cetti's warbler. Snipe and water rail can be seen in winter.[2]

The Flashes

The Flashes, in the south, are saline pools in areas where brine extraction caused subsidence. There are plants typical of a salt marsh. Species of waders, both breeding and passage birds, may be seen. Scarce species have been spotted, such as ruff, sanderling, turnstone and whimbrel.[2]

The Trust believes that links between areas of countryside are beneficial for biodiversity; it notes that this reserve is next to the Forest of Feckenham Living Landscape area, and is a link between the Droitwich Canal wetlands, the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, the River Salwarpe and the River Severn.[2]

References
  1. "Upton Warren Pools SSSI" Natural England. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  2. "The Christopher Cadbury Wetland Reserve at Upton Warren" Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
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