Bird Watching

Rotherham has some outstanding areas for bird watching. The northern boundary with Barnsley is home to RSPB Old Moor, 250 acres of diverse wildlife habitats. Keen birdwatchers can appreciate the wildlife from the tranquillity of the five purpose built observation hides, each overlooking different habitats, open water, marsh reedbeds and species-rich grassland.

 RSPB Old Moor

Ravenfield Park, straddling Hooton Brook, is a natural habitat for different birds, everything from water birds like Heron and Kingfisher, to woodland and grassland birds. Here you might spot Redpoll, Siskin, Woodcock, Tree Pipit or even hear a Green Woodpecker's characteristic 'yaffle' call.

An alternative peaceful retreat can be found at Firsby Reservoir, with Grebes diving for food, Kestrels hovering close by and Swifts, Swallows and Yellowhammers.

 Firsby Reservoirs

Thrybergh Country Park and the award winning Rother Valley Country Park are also homes to many types of wildlife.

Country Parks

Rother Valley Country Park
Thrybergh Country Park
Ulley Country Park

Useful Link

Sheffield Bird Study Group