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Description
Dark bellied Brent Goose, Eurasian Wigeon, Common Teal, Avocet, Common Redshank and Dunlin flock to Farlington Marshes in their thousands, creating unrivalled bird watching opportunities. The winter also sees the return of the ever popular Short-eared Owl, which hunt over the Point Field and southern end of the main marsh.
During the spring and summer migrations, the Point Field and bushes are hotspots for warblers and other small passerines passing through. Redstarts, Spotted Flycatcher, Eurasian Wryneck, Northern Wheatear and Whinchat are regularly spotted.
During the summer months Cetti's Warbler, Sedge Warbler and Reed Warbler can be heard chattering, while Northern Lapwing, Common Redshank, Meadow Pipit and Eurasian Skylark are busy out on the marsh as they settle down to breed.
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Access
The western car park can be reached from the eastern Portsmouth A27 roundabout (signed for the A2030). The track leading to Farlington is a small lane between the A27 westbound exit and the A2030 exit leading to Portsmouth. There is a 4km (2.5 mile) circular walk around the boundary of the 125 hectare nature reserve.