Descrição
Berrow is between Burnham-on-Sea (just to the South) and Brean (to the North). Sand dune systems stretch most of the way between the two. This Berrow section includes a Golf Course, a Local Nature Reserve (at the Northern end) and a very long sandy beach giving way to mudflats further from land. Between the Golf Course and beach the area is dominated by brackish marshland with extensive areas of Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae) used to stabilise the dune system. Because of erosion in some areas DO NOT stray from worn pathways, some of which may be temporarily closed, NOTE the RIGHTS OF WAY across the golf course are clearly signed, BEWARE OF GOLF BALLS, DO NOT impede golfers when you cross over. During Autumn/Winter a large number of Tordo-zornal and Tordo-ruivo-comum feed on the Sea Buckthorn berries, Toutinegra-de-barrette-preto overwinter sometimes in large numbers, both Esmerilhão and occasionally Coruja-do-nabal can be found in Winter months. Pilrito-comum, Maçarico-real, Borrelho-grande-de-coleira, Fuselo, Maçarico-galego, Perna-verde-comum and Pilrito-sanderlingo can be found in Winter or on Spring/Autumn Passage. Ostraceiro are present year round, as well as Pato-branco boosted by moulting birds in July. Chasco-cinzento can be found on the golf course mostly during Spring. Offshore Moleiro-grande, Moleiro-parasítico, Andorinha-do-mar-comum and Andorinha-do-mar-árctica are often seen on passage. During Summer papa-amoras-cinzento, Papa-amoras-comum, Felosa-dos-juncos, rouxinol-dos-caniços are present, whilst Chapim-de-bigode are still sporadically seen throughout the year.
Detalhes
Acesso
The M5 motorway is just to the East, leave M5 at junction 22 signed Weston-S-Mare/Burnham-on-Sea/Bristol (South)/Airport or Highbridge/Burnham-on-Sea A38. Follow signs to Burnham-on-Sea/Berrow B3140, in Burnham-on-Sea follow signs to Berrow/Brean B3140. In Berrow road turns sharply to the Left, when church tower appears road bends to Right (NOTE DO NOT use Golf Course Private Car Park), continue on this road (called Coast Road) Berrow Beach Car Park (Fee Payable) is along this road on the Left (Note height restriction). There is a smaller car park (12 spaces) to the South (Press STAR on map).
Terreno e Habitat
Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Terras húmidas , Dunas , Lago , Praia , Lamaçais , Cidade/Vila , Camas de junco , MarCondições
Plano , Arenoso , Pantanoso , Escorregadio , Possível na maré cheia , Paisagem abertaCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
SimBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
Primavera , Outono , Migração de outono , Migração da primavera , InvernoRota
Estrada pavimentada , Caminho largo , Estrada não pavimentada , Caminho estreitoCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , Bicicleta , CarroAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
As with all Westcountry seaside locations, Berrow can be very busy during Summer months, car parks can fill up by mid morning, an early start is best.
