Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Little Paxton, United Kingdom.
The 77-hectare Paxton Pits Nature Reserve encompasses lakes, meadows, grasslands, scrub, and woodlands hosting over 200 bird species throughout the year.
The land transformed from gravel extraction sites in the early 1990s into protected wetlands that now form an essential wildlife preservation area.
The Environmental Education Centre organizes programs and workshops for children and families to learn about local ecology and participate in nature activities.
The Visitor Centre operates daily from 10 AM to 4 PM, providing refreshments, bird food, books, and an electric wheelchair service for mobility assistance.
Between April and June, the reserve becomes a primary location for observing nightingales, while its lakes serve as a national center for dragonfly populations.
GPS coordinates: 52.25420,-0.24830
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:19
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