Descrizione
Longrock Beach car park (Fee Payable - Monday to Saturday 0800hrs - 1600hrs, free at other times), is accessible by crossing a railway crossing, BE AWARE DO NOT attempt to cross if WARNING LIGHTS are flashing. Due to West Cornwalls mild weather Rondine can sometimes be found near car park even in Winter. Eastern Green on the outskirts of the large town of Penzance is known for it's sometimes very large congregation of Gulls (Laridae) especially during Spring/Autumn/Winter months, check flocks for more unusual species such as Gabbiano tridattilo, Gabbianello, Gavina americana, Gabbiano glauco, Gabbiano islandico and Gabbiano corallino. An indication of what could turn up is Gabbiano di Bonaparte, Gabbiano sghignazzante, Gabbiano di Franklin and Gabbiano di Ross that have all been seen in the past. Be sure to check out Penzance Harbour, NOTE access may be restricted during busy working hours when boats are unloading.
Battery Rocks, on the seaward side of Penzance Jubilee Swimming Pool is the best place in Cornwall for Piovanello violetto and high tide roosting Piovanello tridattilo during Winter (DO NOT disturb roosting birds by using lower walkway at high tide). Mounts Bay and beach is mostly sandy is South facing, being quite sheltered from the prevailing South West winds. Waders can be low in number with the occasional Corriere grosso, Pittima minore, Beccaccia di mare and Pivieressa. At sea in the bay Strolaga maggiore, Strolaga mezzana, Orchetto marino, Edredone, Svasso maggiore, Svasso cornuto and possibly Moretta codona. During Spring look for Beccapesci, Sterna comune, Sterna codalunga and the possibility of Sterna di Dougall.
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Dettagli
Accesso
The long distance A30 main road runs straight through Penzance, traveling on this main road leave at large Chy An Mor roundabout signed Longrock or Longrock Industrial Estate. Continue on this road, on passing the large Longrock Train Depot (on Right) take first Right (poorly signed) to Longrock Beach car park.
Terreno e habitat
Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Mare , Città/paese , SpiaggiaCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , Sabbioso , Paludoso , Scivoloso , Acqua alta possibile , Paesaggio aperto , RocciosoPercorso ad anello
NoÈ utile un cannocchiale?
SiBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
Inverno , Migrazione primaverile , Primavera , Autunno , Migrazione autunnalePercorso
Strada asfaltata , Sentiero ampio , Strada sterrata , Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , Bicicletta , MacchinaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
As with most seaside resorts in the Westcountry, the area can get extremely busy during Summer, car parks can fill up by mid morning, a visit as early in the day as possible is advised.

