About

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) site is based around part of Forge Mill Lake within Sandwell Valley Country Park.
The visitor centre sits in the heart of the nature reserve with views over forge mill lake; here you can pick up self-guided family activities, such as pond dipping nets or just pick up a map and a hot drink. There are paths and trails to follow and a lakeside viewpoint where you can enjoy the wetland wildlife.

The nature reserve is full of all kinds of wildlife, from colourful kingfishers and bullfinches to beautiful butterflies and wildflowers. The winter sees the arrival of an array of ducks on the lake and in the spring there is the return of the swallows and swifts. The reserve is very important for breeding birds, such as the oystercatcher and lapwing.

To become involved in looking after the site there are a range of opportunities, including helping in the Visitors Centre and carrying out practical work on the reserve.