St Aidan's, Nature reserve in West Yorkshire, England
St Aidan's encompasses 1000 acres of wetlands, woodlands, and grasslands, providing essential habitats for numerous bird species and wildlife throughout different seasons.
The land transformed from a coal mining site into a nature reserve through rehabilitation efforts, demonstrating successful ecological restoration of industrial areas.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds manages this reserve while organizing educational events and guided walks to promote environmental awareness.
The reserve features accessible paths, parking facilities, and multiple trails that connect observation points for watching birds in their natural environment.
The wetland areas within the reserve serve a dual purpose by supporting biodiversity and functioning as natural flood control mechanisms.
GPS coordinates: 53.75168,-1.39971
Latest update: May 15, 2025 07:04
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