St Clair's Meadow
St Clair's Meadow Nature Reserve
Location
OS Map Reference
SU610156
Know before you go
Entry fee
Donations welcomeParking information
No parking is available in west street, please park sensibly within the village.Access
There is no disabled access to this nature reserve and no access from High Street. Access is only allowed in the northern half of the reserve. Please follow signage.
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
Visit in spring to see a beautiful display of wildflowersAbout the reserve
St Clair’s Meadow nature reserve is home to a rich variety of wildlife. During the summer kingfishers may be seen flying overhead, and if you look carefully you may see signs of the resident water voles. Beautiful clouds of demoiselles, golden ring dragonflies and a myriad of butterflies adorn the skies, making St Clair’s a wonderful location for the amateur entomologist. It also attracts migratory swifts and swallows, which sweep through the air, feeding on the rich insect life the meadow supports.
During the cold months of winter, migratory birds such as snipes can be seen around the River Meon, which winds gracefully through the meadow.
Perfect for frosty winter walks and spring strolls, this nature reserve is a place of stunning natural beauty all year round.
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