Beschreibung
Baker's Pit (not to be confused with the prehistoric cave system in Devon of the same name) NR is managed by Cornwall Wildlife Trust. The site has a number of Bronze Age Roundhouses more than 4,000 years old. From 1758 - 1942 the area was used for the extraction of china clay, an engine house and a now flooded clay pit are some of the remnants of those days.
Non avian species include Common Lizard (Zootoca vivipara) and Adder (Vipera berus), among Lepidoptera Grayling (Hipparchia semele) can be found.
Ziegenmelker was a former breeder, unfortunately they are rarely seen today. Kornweihe were once regularly seen in Winter, they do still turn up occasionally. Ringdrossel are now only seen on passage during Spring/Autumn. Whilst most birds are of commoner species, the site is good for Feldschwirl during Summer, Merlin are regular visitors during Winter.
Details
Zugang
Bakers Pit is just West of the small village of Nancledra, the B3311 running from Penzance to St Ives passes quite close to the site. Unfortunately like many sites in rural West Cornwall, there are few road signs, so press P on map for directions. Note some roads in the area are extremely narrow but are little used. The small parking area (free) only has room for 3 cars. The circular walk indicated on the map is about 2 km.
Terrain und Habitat
Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , Moor/Heideland , Grasland, Wiesen , SeeBedingungen
Hügelig , Flach , Offene Landschaft , Sumpfig , RutschigRundweg
JaIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
Möglicherweise hilfreichGute Beobachtungszeit
GanzjährigBeste Beobachtungszeit
Sommer , Herbstzug , Frühjahrszug , WinterRoute
asphaltierte Straße , Normaler Weg , Schmaler PfadSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
DurchschnittlichErreichbarkeit
zu Fuß , Fahrrad , AutoBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
NeinZusätzliche Informationen
BE AWARE Livestock may be on site.