Bowers Marsh
Bowers GiffordOpenSee opening timesExplore four miles of nature trails and discover our bustling lagoon, swaying reedbeds, dense hedgerows and insect-filled grasslands at Bowers Marsh.
About
Bowers Marsh is a landscape alive with the sights and sounds of wildlife. This grazing marsh has played a vital role in the lives of people and wildlife for centuries. Now, after careful restoration, it’s ready and waiting for you to explore and enjoy.
Bowers Marsh is made up of grassland, marshland, and lagoons, it's a beautiful reserve for walks through varied habitats. Follow one of the trails and you are likely to see or hear something of interest, from chatty winter ducks to a brightly-coloured flash of a Kingfisher.
At a glance
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This is a great location to spot Kingfishers
The vibrant azure and copper feathers of the Kingfisher make them one of the UK’s most colourful and instantly recognisable birds. But blink and you’ll miss them – they dart along rivers and streams at high speeds. RSPB nature reserves and our care-taking teams provide safe wetland havens for these special birds and their fishy prey.
Read more about how we are working protect these birds and defend their habitats:
Contact Bowers Marsh
southessex@rspb.org.uk Bowers Marsh, Church Rd, Basildon, Essex, SS13 2HG 01268 498620