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Aust Warth

Gloucestershire  >  United Kingdom

The salt marshes of Aust Warth attract many birds. Ross's Goose have been seen here and in winter it is a great spot for Βαλτόμπουφος.

Added* by Greg Dawes
Most recent update 27 Νοεμβρίου 2020
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Description

Aust Warth is a great area for waders and wildfowl in winter months. Βαλτόμπουφος with up to 8 being seen here over the salt marsh. Waders and birds of prey over the river Severn estuary. Fab view across the river Severn with its huge tidal range.

Details

Access

Park either in Aust itself and enjoy views from the road or park in New Passage or Severn beach and enjoy a walk along the sea wall taking in linking wetlands and the salt marsh en route to Aust.

Terrain and Habitat

River

Conditions

Flat , Slippery , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Winter , Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

No hide in Aust but there is a viewing platform for Pinning wetlands.

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Top 5 birds

Βαλτόμπουφος
1. Βαλτόμπουφος
(Asio flammeus)
Βαρβάρα
2. Βαρβάρα
(Tadorna tadorna)
Χαλικοκυλιστής
3. Χαλικοκυλιστής
(Arenaria interpres)
Υδροβάτης
4. Υδροβάτης
(Hydrobates pelagicus)
(Ευρασιατική) Χαλκόκοτα
5. (Ευρασιατική) Χαλκόκοτα
(Plegadis falcinellus)

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