Description
Drift Reservoir has wildfowl, gulls and waders in autumn and winter including Чернь морська, Гоголь зеленоголовий, Побережник чорногрудий, Баранець малий, Кульон великий, Кульон середній, Мартин канадський and Мартин карибський. Скопа regular in autumn, usual array of nesting passerines, reedbed species, Рибалочка блакитний and Пірникоза мала. Note: Beyond the car park, picnic site and dam, access is limited to Cornwall Birds members (see more details below).
Details
Access
Take A30 from Penzance, go right in Drift village, parking by the dam. Click on the P in the map to get directions. The circular route indicated on the map is about 3,8 km long.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Agriculture , Mud flats , Lake , Wetland , ReedbedsConditions
Flat , High water possibleCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Autumn , WinterRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , BoatBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Beyond the car park, picnic site and dam, access is limited to Cornwall Birds members. £20 PA single, £25 PA family, various lifetime/corporate membership deals available. See the link below for details.

