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Oughtonhead Nature Reserve
A mature alder and willow woodland running adjacent to the River Oughton.
About the reserve:
Oughtonhead is one of the larger fen woodlands in Hertfordshire. For such a small reserve the diversity of habitats is surprisingly large, comprising wet and dry woodland, fen, aquatic and water margin areas. In addition there are several ditches which are important for certain fen species. The reserve is an important habitat for birds such as kingfisher, water rail and woodcock, whilst mammals such as the water shrew may be seen.
Seasonal Highlights:
Spring: Kingfisher, frog, reed bunting, water rail.
Summer: Common blue damselfly, flag iris, pipstrelle bat.
Autumn/ winter: Fieldfare, goldcrest, redpoll, redwing, siskin.
Access by road: From Hitchin take A600 Bedford Road. At Ickleford turn left at the mini roundabout onto Westmill Lane. Park and take track towards the river, turn right and follow the footpath.
Access by public transport
Bus: 80, 81 - Swinburne Avenue (0.5 miles).
Rail: Hitchin (2 miles).
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