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Aberystwyth sea front

Mid-Wales  >  United Kingdom

Aberystwyth seafront stretches from the north end of North Beach south to the harbour mouth. It contains sand beaches, rocks, a beach pier and breakwaters.

Added* by Axel Kirby
Most recent update 13 February 2020
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Description

There are several nice birds to view, like Purple Sandpiper, Ruddy Turnstone and Eurasian Oystercatcher. Including a well-known Common Starling murmuration.

Details

Access

Easily accessible on foot, with the town's facilities nearby.

Terrain and Habitat

Beach , River , Sea , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , Rocky , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

If it's the right season for murmurations, wait until dusk.

Seafront fish and chips are worth trying (mind the gulls).

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Map

Top 5 birds

Purple Sandpiper
1. Purple Sandpiper
(Calidris maritima)
Common Starling
2. Common Starling
(Sturnus vulgaris)
Rock Pipit
3. Rock Pipit
(Anthus petrosus)
Ruddy Turnstone
4. Ruddy Turnstone
(Arenaria interpres)
Eurasian Oystercatcher
5. Eurasian Oystercatcher
(Haematopus ostralegus)

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