7th April 2008

Birds, Birds, Birds...

Birdwatching: It's a Green Woodpecker Woodpeckers and warblers, Treecreepers and Nuthatches…
If you’re interested in birds then come along on a special guided bird walk organised by the Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust on Wednesday 16th April and find out more about the many birds found at Rowhill Nature Reserve.

Covering 55 acres, Rowhill Nature Reserve lies on the Surrey/Hampshire borders and consists of mixed woodland, a four-acre meadow, ponds, streams, a bog – the source of the River Blackwater – and about eight acres of heathland. This very diverse habitat supports a wide variety of flora and fauna and spring is a good time to look and listen for the many woodland birds and migrants found here.

Bird watching: What can you see? Led by Colin Wilson the walk will last about two and a half hours – depending on the weather and the birds seen. Bring binoculars if you have them and see how many different species you can spot. Wear suitable clothing and footwear as the route could be muddy in places. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, but no dogs please.

Please meet for a 9.30am start at Rowhill Nature Reserve located off Cranmore Lane, Aldershot by the junction of the A325, where there is limited parking. Admission is free – though donations to the Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust would be most welcome. For more details contact the Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership on 01252 331353 or visit www.blackwater-valley.org.uk.

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For further information contact:
Christine Reeves, Visitor Promotions Officer on 01252 331353.

EDITOR NOTES

Launched in 2006, the Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust is a charitable organisation which seeks to raise funds to enhance the Valley for the benefit of the people in the area and the wildlife. Anyone interested in wildlife and walking, cycling or jogging can join for just £5 per year for family membership (£100 if corporate membership is required) by contacting the Trust at Ash Lock Cottage, Government Road, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2PS, telephone 01252 331353 or visit our web site at www.bvct.org.uk
Rowhill Nature Reserve lies on the Surrey/Hampshire borders. Owned by Rushmoor Borough Council it is managed by the Rowhill Nature Reserve Society.
The Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership (BVCP) is funded by the County, District and Parish Councils along the River Blackwater. It works to promote community action in conservation and recreation and to protect the Valley for the enjoyment and well being of the whole community