Loughor Estuary South Shore

Wales > United Kingdom

Vast estuary wilderness. Intertidal mudflats, creeks and saltmarsh. Two causeways provide access.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 3 oktobar 2022

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Description

Loughor Estuary South Shore is an internationally important area for wintering Šiljkan, Šarena utva, Crnotrba sprutka, Ostrigar, Grivasta guska and Zlatni vivak. Possible wintering Poljska eja, Eja močvarica, Ledenjarka, Crni turpan, Ritska sova, Sivi soko, Gavka, Barski petlovan, etc.

Details

Access

From M4 J47, drive through Gowerton and west via B4295 to Crofty or Llanrhidian. Click on a P in the map to get directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Beach , Mud flats , Reedbeds , Grassland , River

Conditions

Flat , Slippery , High water possible , Open landscape

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter , Autumn

Best time to visit

Winter , Autumn

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Ledenjarka
(Clangula hyemalis)

2. Velika bela čaplja
(Ardea alba)

3. Eja močvarica
(Circus aeruginosus)

4. Poljska eja
(Circus cyaneus)

5. Ritska sova
(Asio flammeus)

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