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Goldcliff Lagoons

Gwent  >  United Kingdom

Part of the Newport Wetlands, Goldcliff Lagoons consists of three water bodies. Water fowl in the winter and waders when the water level isn't too high.

Ajouté* par Marnix Roels
Dernière actualisation 12 février 2020

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 Canard siffleur, Sarcelle d'hiver, Vanneau huppé and Courlis cendré are here in large numbers throughout the Winter. Other nice birds that can be seen are Cygne chanteur, Canard souchet, Grèbe castagneux, Avocette élégante, Bécasseau variable, Bécassine des marais, Chevalier aboyeur, Chevalier gambette, Aigrette garzette, Ibis falcinelle, Busard des roseaux, Hibou des marais, Faucon pèlerin, Bouscarle de Cetti.

Détails

Accès

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 et Habitat

Zone humide , Vasières

Conditions

Plat

Boucle

Non

Avez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?

Oui

Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

Itinéraire

Sentier large

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Intense

Accessible via

A pied

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

Informations supplémentaires

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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