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Description
Westhay Moor is a wetland area with an abundance of wildlife. A flat area with hides looking over lakes and reedbeds along with woodland. kaulushaikara, ruskosuohaukka, nuolihaukka, käki, muuttohaukka, jalohaikara, silkkihaikara are frequently seen and heard, along with lehmähaikara on surrounding moors and farmland. The reedbeds are filled with warbler species, including silkkikerttunen, ruokokerttunen and rytikerttunen.
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Access
Free car park between Westhay moor drove and Dagg's lane drove. Can be accessed from near Glastonbury on Meare Road from the roundabout by the Glastonbury Reclamation Yard, or North off the A39 via Shapwick or Ashcott, or by heading South off the B3139 between Wedmore and Wells. There is a disabled car park further North along Dagg's lane drove which is closer to the hides.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Moors/heathland , ReedbedsConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring , Summer , Winter , AutumnRoute
Wide path , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Car , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Tends to be less busy than the nearby and also brilliant RSPB Ham Wall site. As well as bird life Adder can be seen on the acid mire, and Otters may be seen in the waterways. Species of dragonfly are a lovely sight. In the Summer months Swallows and Swifts are seen flying overhead, and large kottarainen murmurations are sights to behold in the winter months.