Descripción
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 Negrón Careto (3 in 2023), Pato Havelda, Somormujo Cuellirrojo, Zampullín Cuellinegro (once in internationally important numbers), Zampullín Cuellirrojo, Colimbo Chico, Colimbo Grande and Colimbo Ártico. Serreta Grande and Serreta Mediana are also regular winter visitors.
Other waterbirds that can be seen here are Alcatraz Atlántico, Cormorán Moñudo, Cormorán Grande, Gaviota Cana, Gavión Atlántico, Gaviota sombría, Gaviota argéntea europea, Gaviota Cabecinegra, Gaviota Reidora, Somormujo Lavanco and Martín Pescador Común. Waders include Ostrero Euroasiático, Zarapito Real, Vuelvepiedras Común, Andarríos Chico and Zarapito Trinador (in Spring).
Detalles
Accesso
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.
Terreno y habitat
Playa , Mar , RíoCondiciones
PlanoCamino circular
No¿Se necesita telescopio?
SíBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
InviernoMejor momento para visitar
InviernoRuta
Camino pavimentadoCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
A pie , Bicicleta , CocheEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoInformación extra
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.
