Description
Abbotsbury Swannery has open water, sand and shingle, withy beds and water meadows. Child-friendly with a decoy, swannery history exhibits and swan feeding twice daily (closed October to March). 152 wild species seen here including Ferestraș mare, Ferestraș moțat, Ciuf de câmp, Corb, Șoim călător, Chiră de baltă, Chiră mică, Pitulice cu sprânceană galbenă and Corcodel cu gât negru.
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Access
Abbotsbury is midway between Weymouth and Bridport, 17 miles from each. The swannery is one mile south of the village along a minor road. Buses stop in the village (regular X53 bus service runs through Abbotsbury). No trains nearby. Parking is free, entrance fee £ 12. Note: the swannery is closed October to March.

