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Description
Bicton 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 (CROW). Some birds you can see depending on season are Ρεικοτσιροβάκος, (Ευρωπαϊκό) Γιδοβύζι, Μαυρολαίμης, Χρυσοβασιλίσκος, Νανογέρακο, (Ευρασιατική) Μπεκάτσα, (Κοινός) Σταυρομύτης and possibly Βαλτόμπουφος.
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 continue straight ahead (towards Yettington), the Four Firs car park (50 spaces) is just on the Right. There are a further two car parks along this road (both on the Left) called Model Airfield (20 spaces) and Uphams Wood (25 spaces).
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Moors/heathland , WetlandConditions
Flat , Dry , Open landscape , WetCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Summer , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Other sites nearby: Bystock Pools Nature Reserve and Squabmoor Reservoir. Aylesbeare Common and Hawkerland Valley. Venn Ottery Common. Colaton Raleigh Common. Woodbury Common. All are part of the East Devon Pebblebed Heath, see seperate entries.