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Description
Durlston is an excellent place to go birdwatching at any time of the year. The cliffs are home to the largest breeding colony of Alcă nordică in Southern England. Alcă atlantică also breed but in smaller numbers. Passing seabirds such as Corb de mare and Pescăruș cu trei degete can be seen at any time, but particularly during windy weather. Șoim călător and Corb patrol the cliffs. During autumn, 'visible migration' can be spectacular with thousands of finches and pipits passing overhead just after dawn. The woodland areas provide habitat for Șorecar comun, Uliu păsărar, Țiclean and Cojoaică de pădure; in autumn, passage species in the woodland can include Pitulice cu sprânceană galbenă and Aușel sprâncenat. In spring and early summer, the scrub areas are alive with migrant warblers including Silvie mică. Migrating raptors such as Gaie roșie, Uligan pescar, Șoimul rândunelelor and Șoim de iarnă pass through the Park.
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Access
From Swanage, follow the brown tourist signs up the hill to Durlston Country Park; the postcode is BH19 2JL. Click on the P in the map to get directions. There are many walking trails in the Park. On the map you see a circular walk of 3,5 km that passes cliffs and woodland.