Bird PlacesWarwickshire Wildlife Trust reserve · Coventry, Warwickshire
Brandon Marsh birdwatching guide
Brandon Marsh grew out of subsided colliery land beside the River Avon and is now the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust's flagship reserve and headquarters. A network of hides overlooks pools and reedbed where bitterns winter and kingfishers are close to guaranteed, all within a few miles of central Coventry.
Key facts
- Habitat
- wetland
- Size
- Not recorded
- Entry fee (adult)
- Not published
- Entry fee (child)
- Not published
- Membership required
- No
- Hides
- 9
- Wheelchair access
- Yes
- Car park
- Yes
- Toilets
- Yes
- Dogs
- Not allowed
- Status
- open
- Best seasons
- winter, spring
Species by season
| Season | Species | Likelihood | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| spring | Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) | common | — |
| autumn | Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) | common | — |
| winter | Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) | occasional | — |
| winter | Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) | frequent | — |
Getting there
Coventry, Warwickshire
View on OpenStreetMap · Official website
Facilities & opening
Opening hours not recorded — check the official website.
Frequently asked questions
What can I see at Brandon Marsh in winter?
Bitterns are recorded most winters in the reedbeds, alongside snipe, water rail and large numbers of wildfowl on the pools.
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Information last updated 25 July 2026.