The reserve, the size of 168 football pitches, is home to the rare bittern and dozens of other species.
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After working with former owners Tarmac for 25 years, the charity has taken full control of the 120 hectares of disused quarry at Langford Lowfields.The reserve, the size of 168 football pitches, is home to the rare bittern and other species such as bearded tits, avocets and marsh harriers.In 2022, 215 species of bird were recorded on site with 53 species breeding. Other animals recorded include otters and brown hares, along with plentiful wildflowers.
"This recent transfer of land to the RSPB marks a significant milestone in the history of the nature reserve and also in the ongoing, strong partnership between us and Tarmac.
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