The National Trust for Jersey Wetland Centre — Attraction in St. Peter

The Wetlands is a large natural pond and reeds where you can see an interesting mix of birds. It is opposite Sands on the Five Mike Road. You can park at Sands or buses stop outside. There is a cafe with toilets at Sands. You enter into an education centre that also acts as a hide, give excellent views over the Wetlands. There are many migratory species to be seen in Autumn and Spring and a detailed World map showing where the birds have come from and how far. Late May or early June you can also walk through the wild Orchid fields further along towwards Frances Le Sueur Centre, which are ablaze...

We stopped at The National Trust for Jersey Wetland Centre as it was the end of our walk from La Corbière. It looked rather unassuming from the outside, but walk through the door and it’s a very impressive setup. There are a range of different hides to watch the wildlife, all set within an old bunker. There is plenty of information, and a live camera feed too, which allows you to zoom right in on the many different birds and animals at the site. It’s small, but really worth a stop if you’re...

Not really a birder, but went with family whilst on holiday and really enjoyed watching the range of birds from Heron to Marsh Harriers. Returned the following week and a gentleman there (who knew his stuff) pointed out a couple of snipe which were well camouflaged and even let my wife & I look through his spotting scope. The centre was dry and the wetlands well managed. Pay it a visit - friendly locals & lovely views, to say nothing...