Reserves and speciesCornard Mere

Cornard Mere

Posted by suffolk
2011-05-03 14:19

Barely a stone’s throw from its urban neighbours this reserve, lying near the banks of the River Stour, is special for its mix of open water, fen and wet scrub. Reed sweet-grass and common reed often dominate, providing nesting sites for reed bunting, sedge and reed warbler. In autumn swallow and sand martin stop off on their momentous journey back to Africa. Pied wagtail, fieldfare and redwing roost in the willow scrub in winter. Large noctule bat can also be spotted hunting on summer evenings.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Size: 
6.00
Short Description: 
Lying near the banks of the River Stour, this reserve is special for its mix of open water, fen and wet scrub.
Smartphone Description: 
Lying near the banks of the River Stour, this reserve is special for its mix of open water, fen and wet scrub. Various plant species occur, such as reed sweet-grass and common reed that provide nesting sites for reed bunting, sedge and reed warbler. Pied wagtail, fieldfare and redwing roost in the willow scrub in winter
Location
Address: 
Bures Road, Cornard
Town: 
Sudbury
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
CO10 0NL
Grid ref: 
TL886386 <p>GPS Info<br>Park at Great Cornard country park situated on Blackhouse lane and take footpaths south and west to view reserve.
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: 
Park in Great Cornard Country Park or off B1508 between Blackhouse Lane and Keddington Hill
Walking information: 
Can be muddy
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
William Cranstoun
Reserve phone number: 
01284 728541
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/reserves/cornard-mere
Photos
Photo: 
Cornard Mere
Species: 
Silver Y
Snipe
Water Rail
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
End: 
August
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve