Rate birdingplace Goldcliff Lagoons
Description
The area consists of 3 water bodies, Monk’s, Prior’s and Bec’s Lagoon. There are 3 hides and 4 screens to aid viewing of water fowl and wading birds. Goldcliff is almost always packed with waterfowl and waders throughout the year, especially during Autumn and Spring migration. Species such as Eurasian Wigeon, Common Teal, Northern Lapwing and Eurasian Curlew are here in large numbers throughout the Winter. Other nice birds that can be seen are Whooper Swan, Northern Shoveler, Little Grebe, Avocet, Dunlin, Common Snipe, Common Greenshank, Common Redshank, Little Egret, Glossy Ibis, Western Marsh Harrier, Short-eared Owl, Peregrine Falcon, Cetti's Warbler.
Details
Access
Park just outside to the east of the village of Goldcliff. Take the path leading towards the coast, and cross the gate at the sign marked "Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve". There are three hides (Greenshank, Curlew and Avocet) and several view points (Redshank, Lapwing, Snipe and Marsh).
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Mud flatsConditions
FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
StrenuousAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Although access is relatively easy, the going can be tough when muddy underfoot (which is often the case). Wellies or sturdy boots recommended.
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Have not been myself, but was advised by the locals that Nature Wales have - in their wisdom - erected wire mesh fences between the hides and the lagoons to "keep predators out". Unfortunately, the result has been to make photography impossible