Beschreibung
Loe Beach is one of the best places in Cornwall for winter water birds. A calm, clear day is best and birds here can include scarce and rare winter visitors like Brillenente (3 in 2023), Eisente, Rothalstaucher, Schwarzhalstaucher (once in internationally important numbers), Ohrentaucher, Sterntaucher, Eistaucher and Prachttaucher. Gänsesäger and Mittelsäger are also regular winter visitors.
Other waterbirds that can be seen here are Basstölpel, Krähenscharbe, Kormoran, Sturmmöwe, Mantelmöwe, Heringsmöwe, Silbermöwe, Schwarzkopfmöwe, Lachmöwe, Haubentaucher and Eisvogel. Waders include Austernfischer, Großer Brachvogel, Steinwälzer, Flußuferläufer and Regenbrachvogel (in Spring).
Details
Zugang
From the A39 at Carnon Downs take the B3289 to Four Turnings then straight on towards Portgwidden. Turn sharp left then follow the signs to Loe Beach. The roads are a bit narrow here! There is a pay and display car park at the beach (sailing club). Dont park anywhere else, you will get a fine! You can view the Carrick Roads from the beach.
Public Transport is available and the 493 and 660 buses from Truro and Falmouth stop at Clock Corner from where you can walk to Loe Beach.
Terrain und Habitat
Strand , Meer , FlussBedingungen
FlachRundweg
NeinIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
JaGute Beobachtungszeit
WinterBeste Beobachtungszeit
WinterRoute
asphaltierte StraßeSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
EinfachErreichbarkeit
zu Fuß , Fahrrad , AutoBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
NeinZusätzliche Informationen
Scope is very much advised here. Weekends can be very busy especially when the sea is calm as the sailing club here is very popular.
