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Discover Ladywalk Reserve
A Reedbed Refuge in the Heart of the Middle Tame Valley (125 acres)
About Ladywalk Reserve
Ladywalk is owned by E.ON and leased to the West Midland Bird Club, who manage the reserve. It lies within the Middle Tame Valley, a significant regional wildlife corridor, and was formed from flooded gravel workings.
Its standout feature is an expansive reedbed, now a flagship habitat both for the reserve and the wider region. Ladywalk is recognised nationally as one of the best sites in the UK to observe wintering Eurasian Bittern.
Additional habitats include:
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Birch and Alder woodland, attracting winter finch flocks
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Open lagoons and wetland margins
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A diverse mosaic of vegetation providing year-round interest
Other notable species include Water Rail, Hobby (a frequent summer visitor), and a wide variety of wetland and woodland birds throughout the year.
Birds you could see at Ladywalk
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WMBC News
Here's your go-to spot for the very latest in bird sightings, photography, and noteworthy activities from the Ladywalk Reserve. Stay tuned here for real-time insights and snapshots from our community.
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Visiting
Access to Ladywalk Reserve is for Inclusive Members only. Day permits are not available.
If you're visiting for the first time or need help locating the site, please contact the Reserve Team.
Access
Ladywalk Reserve (125 ac / 51 ha) is located behind the Hams Hall Distribution Park, within a loop of the River Tame (O/S Grid Ref: SP209914).
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By car: follow Faraday Avenue past the Sainsbury’s warehouse and round the road island to reach the gated car park
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From the car park, take the Tame Valley Footpath north (downstream) until you reach the metal gate entrance
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If approaching on foot from the south, continue upstream along the footpath to the same entrance (O/S Grid Ref: SP211916)
Access code is time-sensitive and valid until 28 February annually. Check your Inclusive membership card for details.
Postcode: B46 1AL
W3W: compose.bluffing.tortoises
Ladywalk Key Contact
Richard King
Ladywalk Reserve Manager
Ladywalk Blog
Dive into our blog for a deeper look at Ladywalk's birding world, where we explore conservation efforts, research, general news, special projects, detailed reports and access updates.
Steve Nuttall’s Milestone- Roger Broadbent
First Ruff of the Spring
Belvide Sightings up to 3 April 25
Friday, 4 April 2025
Check out the latest sightings from Belvide here: https://belvidebirding.blogspot.com/
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As a WMBC member, you get access to our reserves, invitations to indoor and outdoor birdwatching activities, our quarterly newsletter, and the annual bird report and much more. Enjoy bird photography, see rare species, and connect with fellow bird enthusiasts in our vibrant community.
