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Description
Cardiff Bay is good for birds all year round. Residents include kamenár strakatý, žľtochvost domový, ľabtuška skalná and potápač veľký. The first can be seen on the green walkways in groups, whilst the rest can be seen basking on the rocky edges.
brehuľa hnedá, belorítka obyčajná and dážďovník obyčajný can all be seen in summer. belorítka obyčajná nest in ready-made boxes under the eaves of houses by the roundabout barrage entrance. brehuľa hnedá nest in the walls of the bay.
lastúrničiar strakatý can be seen on the barrage all year round, as well as kalužiak červenonohý. zelienka obyčajná is another resident around the bay. When the tide goes out, many species, such as kazarka pestrá can be seen feeding.
Winter visitors include čajka malá. However, check sightings before going as they tend to move around a lot. Finally, rarities include potápka čiernokrká, ľadovka dĺhochvostá and chochlačka obojková.
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Access
Easy accessible from Cardiff. Plenty of parking areas available. Click on a P in the map for directions. Walking is possible from Penarth to Barrage. Walking is the best way to explore the area.