Previously managed by British Sugar, the ponds were used as
settling ponds that took the washings from the sugar beet. The
ponds are now leased to the Wildlife Trust on a 999-year agreement.
The site is split into two halves. On the west side there is a
reedbed that provides homes to many birds such as reed warbler and
reed bunting. The pools and channels within the reedbed are home to
great crested newt and some uncommon species of water beetle.
Surrounding the reedbed is a circular boardwalk for easy
access.
On the west side of the site there is a small lake that can be
viewed by leaving the boardwalk and following the track to the
viewing platform. From here you can comfortably view the wildlife.
Herons can be regularly seen patrolling the edges while the open
water is used by many species of ducks.
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Birds: Pochard, tufted duck
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Birds: Reed warbler, reed
bunting, grey heron
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Birds: Kingfisher, green woodpecker
Mammals: Fox
Amphibians: Grass snake
Insects: Dragonflies, damselflies
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