Ham Wall, Nature reserve in Somerset, England
Ham Wall is a nature reserve in Somerset that spans 130 hectares of wetlands, woodlands, and open water areas. The landscape forms part of the Brue Valley Living Landscape and supports a wide range of plant and animal habitats across its different zones.
The site was once commercial peat extraction grounds operated by Fisons but became protected land in 1994. This transformation marked the shift from industrial use to wildlife conservation.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds manages this reserve to protect endangered species and educate visitors about wetland conservation.
The reserve has multiple observation points, walking trails, and bird hides connected by accessible paths throughout the site. You can visit at any time of year and explore the network of routes to watch birds and other wildlife.
The reserve is home to rare bird species including the Eurasian bittern, little bittern, and great white egret. These birds are drawn to the wetland conditions that few other places in the region can provide.
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