About the reserve

Please note that as of 1 November 2024, this nature reserve is now managed by the Environment Agency. 

Over 100 species of bird have been sighted here including shelduck, redshank and lapwing.

During periods of low tide the expansive areas of mud attract birds such redshank, little grebe and little egret.

The two shallower pools attract wading birds, especially green and common sandpipers during spring and autumn.

The highlight of winter is the variety of wildfowl that feeds here, including smew, scaup and black-necked grebe.

The walk to the reserve can be very good for waders and migrant birds - in winter, thousands of dunlin may be seen along this stretch of coast.

Barn owls have also regularly inhabited the reserve.

The reserve is owned by the Environment Agency and leased by the Trust. It forms part of the Severn Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Protection Area and RAMSAR site.