Alvecote Pools, Nature reserve in Tamworth, Great Britain
The 26-hectare wetland contains several shallow pools that formed through mining subsidence, creating habitats for numerous water bird species and dragonflies.
Coal extraction operations from 1848 to 1965 at Pooley Hall Colliery transformed the landscape into a network of pools through ground subsidence.
Environmental researchers and birdwatchers gather at the pools to observe water birds, including great crested grebes, tufted ducks, pochards, and shelducks.
Visitors can access the site through flat walking trails from Robeys Lane entrance, with additional parking available at Pooley Heritage Centre.
The pools support hundreds of dragonfly specimens during spring and summer months, along with multiple beetle species in their natural environment.
Location: Shuttington
Location: Tamworth
Location: Polesworth
GPS coordinates: 52.64220,-1.63345
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:08
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