Descrição
Severn Beach attracts twitchers owing to the frequency of rarities, particularly seabirds which are funnelled up the Bristol Channel on strong west/southwest storms. A total of 281 species have been recorded, including 31 seabirds, among which 4 diver species, 7 tern species, all 4 UK skuas, 3 petrels, 5 auks, plus Ganso-patola, Bobo-grande and Pardela do Mediterrâneo. Some seabirds (notably terns, skuas, and Gaivota-tridáctilas) use the channel intentionally as the start of a cross-country shortcut to the North Sea; these birds can be seen flying upriver then gaining height to fly inland, often in benign weather rather than the severe gales that bring rarer seabirds. Gaivota-de-cabeça-preta, Colhereiro and Águia-pesqueira are regular. Unusual passerines sometimes rest in the shrubs along Beach Road. Seals, dolphins and porpoises can stray upstream here in pursuit of fish. It can be a windy spot, and warm clothing is advised.
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Acesso
Regular trains from Bristol to Severn Beach station. By car, from Bristol head west to Avonmouth, then A403 north for 6 miles. Park sensibly in Beach Road. From Wales leave M48 at junction one and go south A403 for 5 miles.


