Cotswolds Nature and Wildlife
As a guest at Fountain View our Cotswolds luxury 3 bedroom self catering holiday cottage you are staying within a conservation area which boasts a host of nature and wildlife.
The Cotswolds was designated an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' in 1966 and is also one of the least populated areas of the country making it an ideal environment for nature and wildlife.
Cotswold Water Park covers an area of 40 square miles has over 140 lakes and is home to several nature reserves.
The Cotswold Water Park Society runs a programme of events to encourage you to discover the wonderful variety of wildlife in the area.
You will find a haven of wetland life due to the constant cultivation and care of the reed beds encouraging breeding of reed buntings bitterns and sedge warblers.
Nature Reserves
there are 6 within the Cotswold Water park encouraging wild flowers to flourish in the meadows, lakes ideal for bird watching, breeding water voles, 20 species of dragonfly, flora and fauna of all kinds including orchids and freshwater molluscs.
Whelford Pools Nature Reserve You will find it a place for all seasons with migrating wildfowl in winter to water birds nest, wild flowers and water loving vegetation in this peaceful environment.
There are smaller ponds maintained for dragonflies and other water invertebrates and hides to watch the birds in quiet seclusion in their natural habitat.
Thistledown is an inspiring centre for anyone, family or group in search of a stimulating day out. Experience natural environments, wildlife art and rural craft.
National Birds of Prey Centre the Centre has an active captive breeding programme of many of its residents and also contributes to conservation, rescue, and rehabilitation of the many species brought into the Centre each year.
Slimbridge the ideal place to get back to nature. Slimbridge is home to the largest collection of swans, geese, and ducks. It is also the only place in the UK where you can see all six species of Flamingo.
Salmonsbury Meadows The Meadows are unimproved wet grassland, one of the most endangered wildlife habitats in the UK. For visitors, footpaths pass by hay meadows, grassland, overgrown hedges, pollarded trees and along the banks of the River Eye, which is home to voles and otters.
May to July is probably the best time to visit, when wild orchids, irises and other flowers are in bloom.
Cotswold Nature and Wildlife Resources
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HIGHLIGHTS
• Wetland
• Nature reserves
• Environments
• Endangered species
• Wildlife centres
• Meadows
• Flora & fauna
• Resources
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