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Flat Holm

Cardiff  >  United Kingdom

Flat Holm is a limestone island in the Bristol Channel which has a wealth of history and wildlife., and houses a major colony of Mrki galeb.

Added* by Marnix Roels
Most recent update 2 april 2020
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Description

The island of Flat Holm has a significant breeding colony of over 4,000 pairs of Mrki galeb, 400 pairs of Srebrnasti galeb, two pairs of Crni galeb and varying numbers of Ostrigar and Šarena utva. The south of the island is undermanaged and mainly used for the large population of Mrki galeb, while the rest the island is managed to help the population of slow worms and other rare wildlife. The island has many cliff faces and beaches where the more scarcer birds can be found.

Details

Access

Scheduled 3 hour visits run from March to October. All trips depart from the Barrage South Water Bus Stop, situated in the Penarth Marina aboard the Lewis Alexander and the crossing takes about 50 minutes. Parking is availiable in the Barrage South Car Park and a parking ticket will be provided valid for the day of your visit when you book.

Terrain and Habitat

Sea , Grassland , Beach , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , No shadow

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Summer , Spring

Best time to visit

Summer , Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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