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Cosmeston Lakes Country Park

Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan  >  United Kingdom

Two flooded quarries have become the main lakes at Cosmeston, which with its 12 ha of open water attract large flocks of waterfowl and diving birds.

Añadido* por Marnix Roels
Última actualización 11 abril 2020

Descripción

The 12 hectare of open water attract large flocks of waterfowl. The east lake is a great place to see impressive numbers of Cisne Vulgar, Ánade azulón and Focha Común and diving birds such as Somormujo Lavanco. The west lake features a conservation area and is quieter than the east lake.

A small island can be found on the west lake an ideal secluded area for breeding birds. Each winter the lakes at Cosmeston attract large flocks of migrating wildfowl such as Cerceta Común, Porrón Moñudo, Silbón Europeo, Porrón Europeo and Cuchara Común ducks also the star bird attraction, Avetoro Común.

The west lake is the best place to spot the Garza Real and occasionally Garceta Común, they usually stand completely still, near the reed beds waiting to catch any unsuspecting, passing fish. Many Cormorán Grande can be spotted on both lakes, these birds are excellent at swimming and fishing and can often be seen holding their wings out to dry after a busy diving session. Resident here all year is the spectacular Martín Pescador Común, often all that gives this wonderful bird away is a sharp call and a flash of electric blue as it dashes by.

Detalles

Accesso

Bus 94 will get you to Cosmeston Lakes Country Park.

Terreno y habitat

Bosque , Lago , Pradera , Cañizos

Condiciones

Plano

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno , Verano

Ruta

Camino ancho , Camino estrecho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta , Silla de ruedas

Escondite de observación / plataforma

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