Reserves and speciesBromeswell Green

Bromeswell Green

Posted by suffolk
2011-05-03 14:18

"Small but charming with a bit of everything from river habitat to woodland and wet meadow."

Bromeswell Green is noted for its wet meadows, saltmarsh and woodland. Wetland plants such as southern marsh orchid, lesser spearwort and fen bedstraw make a wonderful display in the damper areas, while climbing corydalis is more typical of the drier parts. Common lizard can be seen basking on warm sunny days.

This reserve is part of the Deben Estuary SSSI. At low tide, the river attracts hordes of feeding waders including redshank and greenshank. Look out too for the iridescent flashes of kingfisher along the banks.

The woodland supports many summer visiting birds like nightingale, whitethroat and blackcap. Plaintive cascading song from the willow warbler can be heard April to June. In winter redpoll and siskin feed on alder seeds in the woods. Rides are mown annually to provide ideal conditions for the numerous species of butterfly.
 
Reserve trail map - click to enlarge and print
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Size: 
7.20
Short Description: 
Bromeswell Green is noted for its wet meadows, saltmarsh and woodland. Wetland plants such as southern marsh orchid, lesser spearwort and fen bedstraw make a wonderful display in the damper areas, while climbing corydalis is more typical of the drier parts. Common lizard can be seen basking on warm sunny days.
Smartphone Description: 
Bromeswell Green is noted for its wet meadows, saltmarsh and woodland. Wetland plants such as southern marsh orchid, lesser spearwort and fen bedstraw make a wonderful display in the damper areas, while climbing corydalis is more typical of the drier parts. Common lizard can be seen basking on warm sunny days. At low tide, the river attracts hordes of feeding waders including redshank and greenshank. The woodland supports many summer visiting birds like nightingale, whitethroat and blackcap. Plaintive cascading song from the willow warbler can be heard April to June. In winter redpoll and siskin feed on alder seeds in the woods.
Location
Address: 
Common Lane, Bromeswell, near Woodbridge
Town: 
Woodbridge
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP12 2PQ
Grid ref: 
TM296505 <p>GPS Info<br>Directions - From Melton - go over the river, turn left at roundabout, then first left off A1152 in to common lane. Parking on left after 200m opposite reserve entrance.
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access: 
No
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Please park at Melton riverside car park and walk or cycle to the nature reserve (Common Lane is for essential motor vehicle access only)
Walking information: 
Circular pedestrian trail round reserve, finifshing with short section of walk on minor road back to car park. Path can be rough in places. Small car park with uneven surface at reserve entrance. Kissing gate access into fenced wildflower meadow areas.
Grazing animals: 
yes
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01473 890089
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/reserves/bromeswell-green
Photos
Photo: 
Species: 
Nightingale
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
End: 
July
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve