Beschreibung
The area consists of 3 water bodies, Monk’s, Prior’s and Bec’s Lagoon. There are 3 hides and 4 screens to aid viewing of water fowl and wading birds. Goldcliff is almost always packed with waterfowl and waders throughout the year, especially during Autumn and Spring migration. Species such as Pfeifente, Krickente, Kiebitz and Großer Brachvogel are here in large numbers throughout the Winter. Other nice birds that can be seen are Singschwan, Löffelente, Zwergtaucher, Säbelschnäbler, Alpenstrandläufer, Bekassine, Grünschenkel, Rotschenkel, Seidenreiher, Sichler, Rohrweihe, Sumpfohreule, Wanderfalke, Seidensänger.
Details
Zugang
Park just outside to the east of the village of Goldcliff. Take the path leading towards the coast, and cross the gate at the sign marked "Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve". There are three hides (Greenshank, Curlew and Avocet) and several view points (Redshank, Lapwing, Snipe and Marsh).
Terrain und Habitat
Feuchtgebiet , SchlammflächenBedingungen
FlachRundweg
NeinIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
JaGute Beobachtungszeit
GanzjährigRoute
Normaler WegSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
Schwierig/anstrengendErreichbarkeit
zu FußBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
JaZusätzliche Informationen
Although access is relatively easy, the going can be tough when muddy underfoot (which is often the case). Wellies or sturdy boots recommended.

