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Sutton Bank

North Yorkshire  >  United Kingdom

The North York Moors National Park Visitor Centre is a good compact area for birds of open woodland and scrub, and also has superb views.

Added* by Nutcracker
Most recent update 17 január 2023

Description

Sutton Bank has some excellent birding around it, including being one of Britain's northernmost locations to see hrdlička poľná. The bird feeders around the visitor centre buildings often attract this, as well as hrdlička záhradná, strnádka obyčajná and tits including sýkorka hôrna. The surrounding open woodlands and scrub hold ľabtuška hôrna and several warblers.

Best visited in the early morning or late afternoon, when there are fewer people around, but the birds are mostly used to human presence and some can be seen at the feeders all day even when the site is crowded.

Details

Access

Only realistically accessible by car; no nearby public transport. Cycling is possible, but involves a long, steep climb if coming from the west. The paths around the visitor centre are mostly well maintained and suitable for wheelchair users. Click on a P in the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Canyon/cliff , Mountain , Scattered trees and bushes , Plateau , Moors/heathland

Conditions

Flat , Mountainous , Hilly , Rocky , Dry

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration

Route

Wide path , Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Car , Wheelchair , Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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