Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve

The River Thames by Ali's Pond.

Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve (or just Ali's Pond[1]) is, a Local Nature Reserve close to the village of Sonning on the Berkshire bank of the River Thames in southern England.[2][3][4]

Located at the foot of Sonning Hill, the reserve was established in 1997 by Alastair Driver (hence the name) from Sonning, who acts as the warden.[5] The area is laid out with paths and large ponds.[6]

The UK headquarters of two major software companies, Microsoft and Oracle Corporation are located close to the reserve on the Thames Valley Park business park.

See also

References

  1. "Local Nature Reserve: Ali's Pond". England, UK. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
  2. "Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve". protectedplanet.net. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
  3. "Ali's Pond". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
  4. "Map of Ali's Pond". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
  5. "Council members: Alastair Driver (co-opted April 2010)". Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, UK. February 23, 2009. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
  6. "Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve". Sonning Parish Council, UK. February 23, 2009. Retrieved September 5, 2011.

Coordinates: 51°28′13″N 0°54′42″W / 51.47036°N 0.91171°W