Beschrijving
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 Brilzee-eend (3 in 2023), IJseend, Roodhalsfuut, Geoorde Fuut (once in internationally important numbers), Kuifduiker, Roodkeelduiker, IJsduiker and Parelduiker. Grote Zaagbek and Middelste Zaagbek are also regular winter visitors.
Other waterbirds that can be seen here are Jan-van-gent, Kuifaalscholver, Aalscholver, Stormmeeuw, Grote Mantelmeeuw, Kleine Mantelmeeuw, Zilvermeeuw, Zwartkopmeeuw, Kokmeeuw, Fuut and IJsvogel. Waders include Scholekster, Wulp, Steenloper, Oeverloper and Regenwulp (in Spring).
Details
Toegang
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.
Terrein en leefgebied
Strand , Zee , RivierOmstandigheden
VlakRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
NeeTelescoop meenemen?
JaWanneer hier vogels kijken?
WinterToptijd voor dit gebied
WinterRoute
Verharde wegZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
Te voet , Fiets , AutoVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
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.
