Wildlife reserves · North West England
Birch Moss Covert Nature Reserve
In or near Rostherne.
Birch Moss Covert Nature Reserve is a wildlife 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
- Navigation Road · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Birch Moss Covert Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.4140°, -2.3790°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Birch Moss Covert Nature Reserve is a nature reserve managed by the Cheshire Wildlife Trust. It is located on Carrington Moss, north of Sinderland Lane, which runs off the A56 road at Broadheath, Greater Manchester (grid reference SJ749908).
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Background
Description
A large block of woodland for this area of south Manchester, the covert lies on a remnant of the peaty soil that once made up the extensive Carrington Moss. As the name implies, the wood is dominated by birch, with rowan and young sapling oak starting to establish. The stand is relatively even-aged with some glades and rides cut into it to try to break up the canopy and provide edge for species such as speckled wood butterfly. In places small patches of heather still occur where more light can penetrate through the leaf. The site is very good for birds such as long-tailed tits and for many varied species of fungus.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4140, -2.3790
- District
- Trafford
- Parish
- Trafford, unparished area
- Postcode
- WA14 5TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Altrincham and Sale West
- Nearest railway station
- Navigation Road — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4915681 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Birch Moss Covert Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Birch Moss covert.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birch Moss Covert Nature Reserve?
- Birch Moss Covert Nature Reserve is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA14 5TB), in the parish of Trafford, unparished area.
- What is Birch Moss Covert Nature Reserve?
- Birch Moss Covert Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Birch Moss Covert Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Navigation Road, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA14 5TB.
- Is Birch Moss Covert Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Birch Moss Covert Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Birch Moss Covert Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Navigation Road, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA14 5TB.
- Are dogs allowed at Birch Moss Covert Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.