Wildlife reserves · South West England
Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve
Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve — RSPB nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Part of Exe Estuary. Wikidata describes it as: "RSPB nature reserve in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.6783°, -3.4556°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exe Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Exe Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bowling Green Marsh is a nature reserve located on the confluence of the River Exe (at the top end of its estuary) and the River Clyst, near the town of Topsham in Devon. It is managed by the RSPB. Migratory birds including Siberian brent geese, come to the marsh in the winter to feed. It is a major point of interest for birders across South West Britain, with many rare species present at any one time. Other visitors include osprey, wigeon, teal, avocet and black-tailed godwit, and many other waders. Several fish species inhabit the marsh's many pools. Otters have been sighted here, as well. There is a wheelchair-accessible bird hide on the marshes and a viewing platform, reached by steps, with views down the estuary. Occasionally, very rare vagrants, such as Barrow's goldeneye or king eider, stop at the marshes on their migration.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6783, -3.4556
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX3 0FP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham — 1 km
- Opening
- | website = {{URL|rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/bowlinggreenmarsh}}
- Official site
- www.rspb.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7277735 (CC0)
- wikipedia: RSPB Bowling Green Marsh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bowling Green Marsh - geograph.org.uk - 264749.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve?
- Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX3 0FP), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- Who owns Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve?
- Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve is owned by RSPB and operated by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
- Is Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX3 0FP.
- Are dogs allowed at Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.