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Description
Beesands Ley has commoner species but has had rarities such as Ring-necked Duck. So is always worth checking if you are in the area. The Ley (or lake) is just off the beach and has two small islands and a bird hide, the path to which can get flooded, so boots are advised.
LATEST NEWS - January 4th and 5th 2023 - Laughing Gull, Great Egret and Ring-necked Duck on Ley and Beach.
Details
Access
The A379 that runs between Kingsbridge and Dartmouth is just to the North, if traveling from Kingsbridge take a right turn in the village of Stokenham signposted Beeson/Beesands on narrow minor roads, after taking another left turn you eventually arrive at Beesands, there is a beach car park directly ahead, there is another smaller car park next to the Ley accessed by turning left. BE WARNED, DO NOT PARK ON SEAFRONT ROAD IN FRONT OF 'COTTAGES', PARKING FINES HAVE BEEN ISSUED, USE MAIN BEACH/LEY DESIGNATED CAR PARKS ONLY.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Lake , Beach , City/village , Reedbeds , SeaConditions
Flat , WetCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Spring , Summer , Autumn , Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Be sure to check the beach and sea for Divers/Grebes/Seaducks/Gulls and other seabirds.