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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.

Geplaatst* door Marnix Roels
Meest recente update 12 februari 2020

Beschrijving

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 Smient, Wintertaling, Kievit and Wulp are here in large numbers throughout the Winter. Other nice birds that can be seen are Wilde Zwaan, Slobeend, Dodaars, Kluut, Bonte Strandloper, Watersnip, Groenpootruiter, Tureluur, Kleine Zilverreiger, Zwarte Ibis, Bruine Kiekendief, Velduil, Slechtvalk, Cetti's Zanger.

Details

Toegang

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).

Terrein en leefgebied

Wetland , Slikken

Omstandigheden

Vlak

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Nee

Telescoop meenemen?

Ja

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Route

Breed pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Pittig

Toegankelijk via

Te voet

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Ja

Extra 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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