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St Gothian Sands NR and Godrevy Head

Cornwall  >  United Kingdom

Good range of birds at any time of year and unusual or rare species turning up on a regular basis. The headland is good for watching visible migration.

Added* by Paul Freestone
Most recent update 20 listopada 2024

Description

St Gothian Sands was declared a Local Nature Reserve in 2005. Prior to this it was a derelict sand works located to the west of Godrevy Head. In 2005 the main pools and conservation areas were created and have now become a haven for resident and migrating birds. The headlands at Godrevy are excellent for watching visible migration with pipits, finches, wheatears and swallows passing through in good numbers on the right day, Among the regular birds you can see are Oštrigar, Veliki Pozviždač, Kameničak, Veliki tamnoleđi galeb, Mali Gnjurac, Krunata Patka and Utva. Among the rarities that have been seen are Iceland Gull, Glaucous Gull, Američki crvendać and Riđoglavi Svračak.

Details

Access

The area can be found along the B3303 coast road between Hayle and Portreath adjacent to the Godrevy Towans National Trust Reserve. Free parking is available but limited during peak holiday times.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Canyon/cliff , Beach , Sea

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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