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Description
Abbotsbury Swannery has open water, sand and shingle, withy beds and water meadows. Child-friendly with a decoy, swannery history exhibits and swan feeding twice daily (closed October to March). 152 wild species seen here including Goosander, Red-breasted Merganser, Short-eared Owl, Common Raven, Peregrine Falcon, Common Tern, Little Tern, Yellow-browed Warbler and Black-necked Grebe.
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Abbotsbury is midway between Weymouth and Bridport, 17 miles from each. The swannery is one mile south of the village along a minor road. Buses stop in the village (regular X53 bus service runs through Abbotsbury). No trains nearby. Parking is free, entrance fee £ 12. Note: the swannery is closed October to March.