Beskrivning
Loe Beach is one of the best places in Cornwall for winter water birds. A calm, clear day is best and birds here can include scarce and rare winter visitors like vitnackad svärta (3 in 2023), alfågel, gråhakedopping, svarthalsad dopping (once in internationally important numbers), svarthakedopping, smålom, svartnäbbad islom and storlom. storskrake and småskrake are also regular winter visitors.
Other waterbirds that can be seen here are havssula, toppskarv, Storskarv, fiskmås, havstrut, silltrut, Gråtrut, svarthuvad mås, skrattmås, skäggdopping and kungsfiskare. Waders include strandskata, storspov, roskarl, drillsnäppa and småspov (in Spring).
Detaljer
Tillgänglighet
From the A39 at Carnon Downs take the B3289 to Four Turnings then straight on towards Portgwidden. Turn sharp left then follow the signs to Loe Beach. The roads are a bit narrow here! There is a pay and display car park at the beach (sailing club). Dont park anywhere else, you will get a fine! You can view the Carrick Roads from the beach.
Public Transport is available and the 493 and 660 buses from Truro and Falmouth stop at Clock Corner from where you can walk to Loe Beach.
Terräng och habitat
Strand , Hav / ocean , FlodFörhållanden
PlattRundtur
NejTubkikare behövs?
JaBästa säsong för skådning
VinterBästa tid för ett besök
VinterRutt
Asfalterad vägHur ansträngande vandring
Lätt vandringNås
Till fots , Cykel , BilFågeltorn / plattform
NejExtra information
Scope is very much advised here. Weekends can be very busy especially when the sea is calm as the sailing club here is very popular.
