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RSPB Marazion Marsh and Longrock Pool

Cornwall  >  United Kingdom

RSPB Marazion Marsh and Longrock Pool is East of the town of Penzance.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 10 febrúar 2025

Description

This area has the largest reedbed in Cornwall, whilst there is access to Marazion Marsh by a footpath EXTREME CAUTION is needed due to possible disturbance of birds, there is good overviews of the area on surrounding roads, a telescope is a big advantage. As well as the marshland, the seaward side should not be ignored, the beach from St Michael's Mount Westward to Penzance is the best place in the county to see Sanderla, sometimes reaching three figure numbers on autumn migration and double figures in winter, the bay is also known for rarer gulls as well as Divers/Grebes and Seaducks. The marsh is known for Sefþvari, Síkjasöngvari, Sefsöngvari and the occasional Fenjasöngvari is a possibility. Marazion Marsh has one of the biggest Stari 'murmurations' in West Cornwall during Autumn/Winter.

Details

Access

The A30 runs West into Penzance, take the coast road East signposted Marazion, this road passes both Longrock and Marazion Marsh. There is a SMALL two car pull in near to Marazion Marsh entrance, failing that two larger car parks are nearby.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Lake , Beach , Reedbeds , Sea

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , Wet , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Autumn , Spring , Winter

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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