Description
Cardiff Bay is good for birds all year round. Residents include камењарче, циганче, Rock Pipit and голем северен нуркач. The first can be seen on the green walkways in groups, whilst the rest can be seen basking on the rocky edges.
брегова ластовичка, градска ластовичка and обична пиштарка can all be seen in summer. градска ластовичка nest in ready-made boxes under the eaves of houses by the roundabout barrage entrance. брегова ластовичка nest in the walls of the bay.
остригар can be seen on the barrage all year round, as well as црвенонога тринга. обична зелентарка is another resident around the bay. When the tide goes out, many species, such as гусковидна патка can be seen feeding.
Winter visitors include мал галеб. However, check sightings before going as they tend to move around a lot. Finally, rarities include црноврат нуркач, долгоопашеста патка and Ring-necked Duck.
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Access
Easy accessible from Cardiff. Plenty of parking areas available. Click on a P in the map for directions. Walking is possible from Penarth to Barrage. Walking is the best way to explore the area.
