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Description
Beautiful views and plenty of places to explore in a relatively small area, including the pier, rockpools, and beach. Parking and places to eat also in abundance. Huge noisy colony of Kittiwake breed underneath the pier in late summer, allowing for very close and intimate views of chicks and adults with little disturbance. In summer, this is a reliable place to see Mediterranean Gull, often side by side with Black-headed Gull. Through winter, flocks of Sanderling, Eurasian Oystercatcher, and European Herring Gull can be seen regularly, along with Great Cormorant, Great Black-backed Gull, and Lesser Black-backed Gull. Red-throated Diver have also been reported here.
Details
Access
Parking available throughout Mumbles within walking distnace, and some limited parking available right next to the pier itself. Recommend parking in the 'Big Apple Car Park' on the clifftop above the pier for great views. Cycling is common, including the use of the Swansea Santander hire bikes.
Terrain and Habitat
Sea , BeachConditions
Flat , Rocky , High water possibleCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Summer , WinterBest time to visit
SummerRoute
Paved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Can be lots of people fishing on the end of the pier, but are often happy to let birders through to see the Kittiwake.