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The Meadows -Tavistock

Devon  >  United Kingdom

Tavistock is in West Devon, just West of Dartmoor National Park and North of the City of Plymouth.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 13 Ιουνίου 2024
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Description

The Meadows is a recreation ground sandwiched between the River Tavy in the South and the Tavistock Canal on it's Nothern edge. Whilst most birds are of commoner species, (Ευρωπαϊκός) Νεροκότσυφας, Σταχτοσουσουράδα and Αρκοπετείναρο and Πρασινοκέφαλη Πάπια can often be found on both river or canal. During harsh Winters especially with freezing conditions on nearby Dartmoor Λιβαδοκελάδα and even (Κοινή) Γερακίνα sometimes seek shelter near the park, both Κοκκινότσιχλα and Κεδρότσιχλα are annual winter visitors depending on temperature. During Summer the odd Κιτρινοσουσουράδα turns up occasionally.

Details

Access

The Meadows has the large Bedford car park (fee payable) on site and is in the middle of the town with the whole area easily accessed on foot. Click on the P in the map for directions to the parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Park , City/village , River

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Winter , Spring , Autumn

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Bedford car park can get extremely busy on market days and on special events such as the annual 'Goosey Fair' and days leading up to Christmas. ALSO NOTE The Tavistock Wharf cinema and concert venue shares the same Bedford car park, which could impact parking spaces later in the day.

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