Beschrijving
The area consists of 3 water bodies, Monk’s, Prior’s and Bec’s Lagoon. There are 3 hides and 4 screens to aid viewing of water fowl and wading birds. Goldcliff is almost always packed with waterfowl and waders throughout the year, especially during Autumn and Spring migration. Species such as Smient, Wintertaling, Kievit and Wulp are here in large numbers throughout the Winter. Other nice birds that can be seen are Wilde Zwaan, Slobeend, Dodaars, Kluut, Bonte Strandloper, Watersnip, Groenpootruiter, Tureluur, Kleine Zilverreiger, Zwarte Ibis, Bruine Kiekendief, Velduil, Slechtvalk, Cetti's Zanger.
Details
Toegang
Park just outside to the east of the village of Goldcliff. Take the path leading towards the coast, and cross the gate at the sign marked "Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve". There are three hides (Greenshank, Curlew and Avocet) and several view points (Redshank, Lapwing, Snipe and Marsh).
Terrein en leefgebied
Wetland , SlikkenOmstandigheden
VlakRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
NeeTelescoop meenemen?
JaWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarRoute
Breed padZwaarte wandeling
PittigToegankelijk via
Te voetVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
JaExtra info
Although access is relatively easy, the going can be tough when muddy underfoot (which is often the case). Wellies or sturdy boots recommended.

