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Sharpness Docks

Gloucestershire  >  United Kingdom

Sharpness dock has a large tidal basin and lock which is connected to the Gloucester and Sharpness canal.

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Most recent update 2 september 2024
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Description

If you visit Sharpness Docks you are guaranteed to see the local pair of sokol sťahovavý. Also a good chance if you come at the right time to see žľtochvost domový. In the Marina if your lucky you might see a rybárik riečny or two as they nest on the canals steep muddy bank.

Details

Access

Normally your allowed to take the road from the right of the main tower and should be fine as long as you can give access to the gates as they are sometimes used but rarely. From this point you can see sokol sťahovavý on the tower, žľtochvost domový on the old ships docked.

Terrain and Habitat

Mud flats , Scattered trees and bushes , Reedbeds

Conditions

Rocky , Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Spring

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Car , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Sharpness Docks continues as a working port, but most of the old warehouses have been replaced by modern facilities. Visitors are welcome at the picnic site on the south side of the entrance to the tidal basin, from where ships can be seen arriving and departing around the time of high tide.

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