Follow the brown signs

Doxey Marshes is a fantastic place to discover birds with over 200 species recorded and over 80 breeding species.  The reserve is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its nationally important populations of Lapwing, Snipe and Redshank. The reserve also attracts many rare birds every year, including the first ever Cattle Egret and River Warbler to be recorded in the Midlands region! Although well known as a great bird watching location, Doxey Marshes is also home to regionally significant populations of Otter, Harvest Mouse and Water Shrew.  The reserve is also home to a vast array of wetland plants, including the biggest area of Reed-sweet Grass in the Midlands.  In Spring the pastures are carpeted with flowers such as Lady’s Smock, Buttercup and Ragged Robin.

How to find us