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Description
South Huish Marsh and South Milton Ley are within walking distance of each other, they are situated just South of the town of Thurlestone in South Devon. South Huish Marsh (BE AWARE THIS IS A NO ACCESS RESERVE) has open areas of water with reedbeds and water meadows, it has a large National Trust car park (fee payable) at it's Western end giving excellent views over the marsh and surrounding fields, rarities can be expected, Pescăruș roz and Fluierar mic cu picioare galbene were seen during 2020. South Milton Ley has one of the largest reedbeds in Devon and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, it is also a VERY ACTIVE RINGING SITE WITH NUMEROUS RIDES, some birds to be found are Stufărică, Lăcar de stuf, Lăcar mic and Presură de stuf. During Summer it can hold a Rândunică roost, whilst during Winter it often has a Graur and Codobatură pestriță roost, some Devon rarities have included Lăcar de pipirig, Pițigoi de stuf and Presură mică. The beach area is also worth checking for waders/seabirds and check sea for Divers/Grebes and Auks.
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Access
From the town of Kingsbridge take the A381 West to Salcombe, then a right turn on a narrow minor road (Bagton Lane) to the village of South Huish. After this continue West to South Milton Sands and car park.