Descrição
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 Andorinha-das-chaminés 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 Gaivota-tridáctila, Gaivota-pequena, Gaivota de Delaware, Gaivota-hiperbórea, Gaivota-polar and Gaivota-de-cabeça-preta. An indication of what could turn up is Gaivota de Bonaparte, Guincho-americano, Gaivota de Franklin and Gaivota-rósea 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 Pilrito-escuro and high tide roosting Pilrito-sanderlingo 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 Borrelho-grande-de-coleira, Fuselo, Ostraceiro and Tarambola-cinzenta. At sea in the bay Mobêlha-grande, Mobêlha-árctica, Pato-preto, Eider-edredão, Mergulhão-de-crista, Mergulhão-de-pescoço-castanho and possibly Pato-de-cauda-afilada. During Spring look for Garajau-comum, Andorinha-do-mar-comum, Andorinha-do-mar-árctica and the possibility of Andorinha-do-mar-rósea.
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Detalhes
Acesso
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
Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Mar , Cidade/Vila , PraiaCondições
Plano , Arenoso , Pantanoso , Escorregadio , Possível na maré cheia , Paisagem aberta , RochosoCaminho circular
Nãoé útil um telescópio?
SimBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
Inverno , Migração da primavera , Primavera , Outono , Migração de outonoRota
Estrada pavimentada , Caminho largo , Estrada não pavimentada , Caminho estreitoCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , Bicicleta , CarroAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
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.

