There are many different species of birds that can be found in the reserve, and all of them are looking for food to stay alive.
To help, in January 2009 a Bird Feeding Station was created in the reserve. It is located just outside the Vinters Valley Lodge and attracts a number of different species.
Visitors to the reserve can watch and monitor the birds through holes cut into the wooden fence panels (during the time we feed the birds – October to March). The panels were kindly donated by Boxley Timber & Fencing Supplies Ltd.
The feeding station offers peanuts, grain, sunflower seeds, and fat balls. Since the station was setup a total of twenty different species have been seen, and the numbers keep increasing.
During August 2019 the feeding station wildlife pond was repaired and increased in size, allowing birds to drink and bathe.
At the feeding station is a list and details of the species being seen and photos to help you identify the birds you see.
So the next time you are visiting the reserve why not take a look and see what birds are feeding.
Thank you to all our supporters who have helped build and make the feeding station.
Did you know there is another feeding station at Netley Meadow? Please click here for directions on how to reach it.
Blackbird Common Visitor
Blackcap Rare Visitor
Blue Tit Very Common Visitor
Bramling Rare Visitor
Bullfinch Rare Visitor
Cettis Warbler Rare Visitor
Chaffinch Very Common Visitor
ChiffChaff Rare Visitor
Coal Tit Less Common Visitor
Collard Dove Less Common Visitor
Dunnock Very Common Visitor
Feral Pigeon Rare Visitor
Goldfinch Rare Visitor
Great Spotted Woodpecker Less Common Visitor
Great Tit Very Common Visitor
Greenfinch Less Common Visitor
Goldfinch Rare Visitor
Long-tailed Tit Common Visitor
Magpie Less Common Visitor
Moorhen Less Common Visitor
Nuthatch Common Visitor
Pheasant Rare Visitor
Robin Very Common Visitor
Siskin Rare Visitor
Song Thrush Rare Visitor
Woodpigeon Very Common Visitor
Wren Less Common Visitor
Feeding Station Open
The Netley Meadow Feeding Station is now open
FEEDING STATION FENCE DAMAGE – February 2022
The strong winds from Storm eunice, caused some of the feeding station fence panels to come down. We are aware of this and will repair the damage as soon as possible.
Following the success of the Feeding Station at the Lodge, another feeding area was created in Netley Meadow, in January 2010.
During the summer of 2011 the area was renamed to “Netley Meadow Bird Feeding Station”.
In October 2014, thanks to the help of a team from a hotel in Maidstone, this feeding station saw a new fence put up around it. Viewing windows have been added.
The Netley Meadow feeding station offers peanuts, grain, sunflower seeds, and fat balls. Since the station was setup a total of sixteen different species have been seen .
Thank you to all our supporters who have kindly donated spare old feeders to make the feeding station.
So the next time you are visiting the reserve why not take a look and see what birds are feeding.
Did you know there is another feeding station at the Lodge Road entrance to the reserve? Please click here for directions on how to reach it.
Blackbird Common Visitor
Blue Tit Very Common Visitor
Bullfinch Rare Visitor
Chaffinch Common Visitor
Coal Tit Less Common Visitor
Dunnock Very Common Visitor
Goldcrest Rare Visitor
Great Spotted Woodpecker Less Common Visitor
Great Tit Very Common Visitor
Greenfinch Rare Visitor
Jay Rare Visitor
Long-tailed Tit Common Visitor
Magpie Less Common Visitor
Nuthatch Common Visitor
Pheasant Rare Visitor
Robin Very Common Visitor
Woodpigeon Less Common Visitor
Wren Less Common Visitor
Bird Feeding Stations
The information provided is an approximate guide and we can not guarantee you will see every bird during your visit to the feeding stations.