Rate birdingplace Colaton Raleigh Common
Description
Colaton Raleigh Common is part of the East Devon Pebblebed Heath, the public have full and free access to all the Pebblebed Heath by foot, under The Countryside and Rights Of Way Act (see WARNING in extra info below). Some resident birds are Dartford Warbler, Sparrowhawk, European Stonechat. During Summer expect to find Common Cuckoo, Tree Pipit, Eurasian Nightjar and possibly Common Redstart and Grasshopper Warbler.
Details
Access
Leave Exeter (M5 Motorway Junction 30) towards Clyst St Mary on A376, at next roundabout take third exit (still A376) to Clyst St George. At next roundabout take first exit onto B3179 to Woodbury village, continue on B3179 until next crossroads (Four Firs) and turn Left onto B3180 signed Ottery St Mary/Golf Course. Continue on B3180 passing Woodbury Castle car parks that eventually brings you to Warren Car Park (20 spaces).
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Moors/heathlandConditions
Flat , Dry , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Summer , Spring migration , Autumn migration , Autumn , Spring , WinterRoute
Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
BE WARNED, DANGER. Colaton Raleigh Common is used by Royal Marines Training Centre Lympstone, as a training area, during weekdays between 1000hrs - 1500hrs LIVE GRENADE TRAINING MAY TAKE PLACE, look for RED FLAGS and WARNING SIGNS (see STARS ON MAP). The grenade training area is fenced and is off limits at all times. NOTE IF NO RED FLAGS FLYING YOU HAVE FREE ACCESS.
Some sites nearby are Bystock Pools Nature Reserve and Squabmoor Reservoir, Aylesbeare Common and Hawkerland Valley, Venn Ottery Common, Woodbury Common, Bicton Common. All being part of the East Devon Pebblebed Heath, see seperate entries for these sites.
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