Attenborough NR Nottinghamshire
Latest Rarities in Nottinghamshire
|
27/09/2023 15:23 |
Common Crane
Nottinghamshire Details |
|
23/09/2023 15:24 |
Red-rumped Swallow
Nottinghamshire Details |
|
15/09/2023 11:32 |
European Honey Buzzard
Nottinghamshire Details |
|
10/09/2023 11:58 |
Ortolan Bunting
Nottinghamshire Details |
|
20/08/2023 07:00 |
Red-necked Phalarope
Nottinghamshire Details |
Latest Photo
- ©
- Den
Site Location Details
Site location details and google satellite image for Attenborough NR
Please click on the map icon below to load Attenborough NR in your preferred map
- Latitude\Longitude: 52.90036 , -1.23479
- Grid Reference:
- Easting:
- Northing:
Site Details
6 miles southwest of Nottingham. Flooded gravel pits, willow scrub and woodland. Owned by Cemex and managed by Notts Wildlife Trust. Covering about 150ha, the reserve consists of a series of flooded gravel pits as well as areas of scrub and trees with willow, hawthorn and alder. The pits are of various ages, and attract different species. There are additional gravel pits to the south of the reserve some of which are still working areas. The River Trent borders the reserve and birds can often be seen following the river valley.
Address
Attenborough NRAttenborough Nature Centre. Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Contact Details
Telephone: 0115 972 1777
Birding Sites in the Attenborough NR Area
Prominent Species at Attenborough NR
Subscriber Content
Bird News Pro and Bird News Ultimate subscribers get additional site details such as specialities and commonly seen species.
Additional Site Details
Directions
The reserve is situated at Attenborough about 6 miles southwest of Nottingham and reached via the A6005 Nottingham to Long Eaton road. The Visitor Centre is signposted from the A6005 at the Chilwell Retail Park, near The Village Hotel, Macdonalds and The Corn Mill pub.Access
Pedestrian access at all times. Vehicular access limited to car park opening times.Parking
The main car park is by the Visitor Centre signposted via Barton Lane from the A6005 at the Chilwell Retail Park between Beeston and Long Eaton. Opening times vary through the year but it is generally open during daylight hours.Facilities
The Visitor Centre contains a restaurant, shop, conference room and a classroom. There are some interactive activities for children in the Reception area. Educational visits are arranged with local schools. There are various footpaths around the reserve. There is a public hide overlooking the new Year 2000 reedbed and another hide, for which a key can be bought at the Visitor Centre, overlooking the Delta Sanctuary.Site Photographs
If you would like to suggest a photo for this site, please email a copy to contact@birdguides.com along with the website address for this page. A member of our team will review your photograph for suitability and will credit the image to you (unless you request otherwise).
Best regards,
The BirdGuides Team.
Most Recent Gallery Photos
View all recent gallery photos
Useful Links
- http://www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk
-
http://www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk
Visit Website (opens in new window) - http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/nottinghamshire/reserves/Attenborough.htm
-
Visit Website (opens in new window)
British & Irish Records Archive Attenborough NR
All Records (Accepted, Rejected, Pending). To filter/search please enter a phrase. E.g. To filter Rejected records, type Rejected into the Search box, all columns can be filtered.
Latest Rarities
|
28/09/2023 07:56 |
Citrine Wagtail
Shetland Details |
|
28/09/2023 07:38 |
Eastern Olivaceous Warbler
North Yorkshire Details |
|
28/09/2023 07:27 |
Red-backed Shrike
Suffolk Details |
|
27/09/2023 22:02 |
Red-eyed Vireo
Rogaland Details |
|
27/09/2023 21:48 |
Blue-winged Teal
East Yorkshire Details |
* Bird News Pro and Bird News Ultimate subscribers receive full sighting details.
