WORCESTERSHIRE made national headlines in 2021 after reports of an extremely rare bird in the area. A golden oriole was heard singing near the Monkwood Nature Reserve- these protected birds are rare and extremely endangered. Luckily, the people of Worcester are surrounded by beauty spots and nature reserves that wildlife flocks to.
Nature-lovers are spoilt for choice when it comes to birdwatching spots. However, if you do travel to a local nature reserve remember to treat the area with respect and avoid visiting during peak and busy times. Here are five of the best birdwatching hotspots in Worcestershire- and the birds that you might be able to spot while there: Monkwood Nature Reserve Monkwood Nature Reserve The potential reports of the golden oriole have been reported near Monkwood.
However, this isn’t the only species of bird near Monkwood and the shrubs and trees are colonised by a variety of birds- especially summer migrant willow warblers, blackcaps and garden warblers. Tawny owls, tree creepers and various species of woodpecker have also been spotted here. Avon Meadows Community Wetland, Pershore This area comprises of 24 hectares of land beside the River Avon.
The wetland is a hotspot for birds and a variety of different species flock here; to date 133 species of bird have been spotted here. Cuckoos are around but are yet to settle to a specific territory. If you are lucky, you might also catch a glimps of a Kingfisher grazing the waters.
Reed and Cetti Warblers are.