Description
If you visit Sharpness Docks you are guaranteed to see the local pair of sokol selec. Also a good chance if you come at the right time to see šmarnica. In the Marina if your lucky you might see a vodomec 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 selec on the tower, šmarnica on the old ships docked.
Terrain and Habitat
Mud flats , Scattered trees and bushes , ReedbedsConditions
Rocky , Flat , WetCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Winter , SpringBest time to visit
Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migrationRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Car , FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra 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Sharpness Docks continues as a working port, but most of the old warehouses have been replaced by modern facilities.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.
