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Description
The River Exe runs through a low-lying valley and can be very susceptible to major flooding of surrounding grazing meadows especially during WINTER months. The main Paddington to Penzance rail line runs through it's center, sometimes this flooding can cause disruption of this main line, because of this during 2021 Network Rail are working on safeguarding this line by removing some wiers and other work to prevent major flooding, because of this the area may not always hold the same amount of birds that it once did.
The area was known for good numbers of Zviždara, Krdža, Šiljkan, Veliki ronac, and Patka dupljašica, with the occasional more unusual geese species. At the momentVivak, Polojka, Barska šljuka, Sprudnik pijukavac, Krivokljuni sprudnik and Sprudnik migavac are still regularly seen, but on completion of the flood relief works, this might change.
Details
Access
Leave Exeter (Northwards) on the A377 towards Crediton, at Cowley Bridge turn Right onto the A396 towards Tiverton, shortly this road passes a steeply wooded area (Stoke Woods - see separate entry), where there is a small lay-by (2-3 cars) on the Right side of the road. Park here and cross road (BEWARE OF TRAFFIC) there is a footpath and bridleway on the opposite side that takes you across fields to the river, the footpath crosses the river on Stafford Bridge. If you are going to continue on this path you have to cross the mainline via a level crossing, BE WARNED TRAINS CAN ARRIVE AT SPEED FROM BOTH DIRECTIONS DRIVERS WILL SOUND HORN IF YOU ARE WAITING TO CROSS, RAISE YOUR ARM TO INDICATE TO DRIVER YOU ARE AWARE OF APPROACHING TRAIN. The Footpath/Bridleway continues further North.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Valley , River , AgricultureConditions
Flat , Sandy , Wet , Slippery , High water possible , Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Nearby is Stoke Woods (see separate entry), also Stoke Canon to Brampford Speke (see separate entry).