Ruxley is home to 169 species of birds, including a significant number of endangered, rare and protected species. Three of six of the red listed species present at Ruxley Gravel Pits
(Top to Bottom: Bittern, Linnet, Skylark)

Within the UK there are significant concerns over the natural bird population, some 40 birds have been identified as being globally endangered, and a further 121 breeds have been deemed to be in danger within Europe. A large number of the species covered by the report visit and breed at Ruxley Gravel Pits primarily because the site is itself left undisturbed despite being in the middle of a heavily developed area.

To find out more about the bird life you can hope to find on one of the guided tours of Ruxley select a link below:

Summer Visitors >
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Resident Birdlife >

View "Birds of Conservation Concern" Report >