Steetley Meadows

Steetley Meadows Conservation Area, Ryton-on-Dunsmore is an area of approximately 35 acres of meadows, woodland, willow carr, SSSI (site of special scientific interest) and ponds bounded to the north by the River Avon.  The land was kindly donated to Ryton Conservation Trust in 1992 by Steetley (now Lafarge) after gravel extraction works.  Steetley Meadows is administered by the Trust for the conservation of wild flora and fauna and maintained as an unspoilt oasis for quiet contemplation and relaxation, away from the pressures of everyday life.

Many birds can be seen in the meadows.  Grey heron are often seen feeding and both the great crested grebe and little crested grebe breed here. Canada geese, mallard and tufted ducks may all be seen along with kingfishers who nest in the riverbank.  As well as birds, the meadows are a haven for bats, foxes, badgers, muntjac deer and a wide variety of insects.

Birds of Interest

• Kingfisher
• Great and Little Crested Grebe
• Grey Heron
• Lapwing
• Golden Plover
• Long Eared Owl
• Sparrowhawk
• Warblers (Willow, Garden, Sedge, Reed)
• Cuckoo
• Woodpeckers (Green and Great Spotted)
• Finches

See also:

• Brochure on Ryton-on-Dunsmore website including the source for most of the wording used on this page.
• Country Walk Summary on DEFRA site, including link to map showing area in detail.
• Map 43 X21-Y22
  

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