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Description
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 Деревенская ласточка 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 Моевка, Малая чайка, Делавэрская чайка, Бургомистр, Полярная чайка and Черноголовая чайка. An indication of what could turn up is Бонапартова чайка, Ацтекская чайка, Франклинова чайка and Розовая чайка 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 Морской песочник and high tide roosting Песчанка 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 Галстучник, Малый веретенник, Кулик-сорока and Тулес. At sea in the bay Черноклювая гагара, Чернозобая гагара, Синьга, Обыкновенная гага, Чомга, Красношейная поганка and possibly Морянка. During Spring look for Пестроносая крачка, Речная крачка, Полярная крачка and the possibility of Розовая крачка.
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Details
Access
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.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Sea , City/village , BeachConditions
Flat , Sandy , Wet , Slippery , High water possible , Open landscape , RockyCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
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.