Descripción
After you have walked from the car park and over the Lock Gates, you are now overlooking the estuary. It's always a good idea to time your arrival as the raised tide is on its way out (see a link to the tide table below. Scanning the water for Serreta Mediana, Barnacla Carinegra, Silbón Europeo and gull species.
Even at high tide you will see waders moving up and down the estuary such as Ostrero Euroasiático, Archibebe Común, Zarapito Real, Avefría Europea, Correlimos Común, Chorlito Dorado Europeo and Aguja Colinegra.
While watching the estuary, the other side of the sea wall offers a fresh water lake plus all the species that may be seen in that habitat. It is a large shallow expense, with the banks lined with reeds. Birds here can include, Ánade azulón, Cerceta Común, Ánade friso and Cuchara Común. The reed beds around the fresh water lake are good places to see Carricero Común, Carricerín Común, Bigotudo, Cetia Ruiseñor and Escribano Palustre. Regular sightings of Garceta Grande, Garza Real and the odd Avetoro Común can over winter.
You can follow the raised walkway around the lake while still being able to view the estuary. Once the tide goes out, good numbers of waders can be seen all over the mudflats. Tarro Blanco, Chorlito Gris, Avoceta Común, Garceta Común and Vuelvepiedras Común. During spring migration waders such as Zarapito Trinador and Archibebe Oscuro can be observed.
Detalles
Accesso
The main town in the area is Maldon, Essex, accessed from the A12. Head through Heybridge, then onto the village of Heybridge Basin on the B1026 Goldhanger Rd, now turn right, this is signposted. Follow the road until you see signs for the only car park , The Daisy Meadow car park. Press P on the map for directions. At the bottom of the car park a small set of steps leads up to the tow path of a canal. Turn left follow it to the Lock Gates, cross the Lock Gates on to the sea wall footpath. The circular walk indicated on the map is about 4 km.
Terreno y habitat
Humedal , Estanque , Río , Mar , Lago , Pisos de barro , CañizosCondiciones
Plano , Resbaladizo , Paisaje abiertoCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Primavera , OtoñoMejor momento para visitar
Migración de primavera , Migración de otoñoRuta
Camino ancho , Camino sin asfaltarCamino difícil de andar
Caminata mediaAccesible vía
A pie , BicicletaEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoInformación extra
There are two Pubs and a really nice Tea Room, Plus a little Coffee Kiosk on the Tow Path by the Car Park.