Where to Watch Birds in Devon and Cornwall
6th Edition
Will be published approx. on 31. December 2026
384 pages
978-1-4729-8823-2 (ISBN)
Description
The definitive guide to the birdwatching sites of Devon and Cornwall
Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are high on any UK birdwatcher's destination wish-list, renowned for their seabirds, wintering shorebirds, propensity for rare vagrants, and the UK's only breeding Cirl Buntings. A wealth of habitats, from wide open beaches and towering sea cliffs to Atlantic woodlands and exposed tors, ensures a wide variety of species at any time of year.
Now in its sixth edition, Where to Watch Birds in Devon and Cornwall remains the trusted site guide for birdwatching in the region. Featuring more than 80 sites, it includes information on habitats, access, when to visit, and key species to see at each site during different seasons, along with a species list, notes on the best sites accessible by public transport, best sites for those with mobility issues, and a section on the region's top birds and where to see them.
Where to Watch Birds in Devon and Cornwall is a must-take companion for any birder living in or heading to the southwest.
Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are high on any UK birdwatcher's destination wish-list, renowned for their seabirds, wintering shorebirds, propensity for rare vagrants, and the UK's only breeding Cirl Buntings. A wealth of habitats, from wide open beaches and towering sea cliffs to Atlantic woodlands and exposed tors, ensures a wide variety of species at any time of year.
Now in its sixth edition, Where to Watch Birds in Devon and Cornwall remains the trusted site guide for birdwatching in the region. Featuring more than 80 sites, it includes information on habitats, access, when to visit, and key species to see at each site during different seasons, along with a species list, notes on the best sites accessible by public transport, best sites for those with mobility issues, and a section on the region's top birds and where to see them.
Where to Watch Birds in Devon and Cornwall is a must-take companion for any birder living in or heading to the southwest.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Maps throughout
File size
7,67 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4729-8823-2 (9781472988232)
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Book
03/2026
6th Edition
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Persons
Sara McMahon is a Devon-based birder. She wrote Bird Watching magazine's Cornwall round-up for more than 20 years and is the co-author of Best Birdwatching Sites in Cornwall and Scilly.
Kevin Rylands is a birder and naturalist living in Devon. He worked for the RSPB for over 25 years, supporting the conservation of Chough, Cirl Bunting and Stone-curlew in particular. He is part of the Dawlish Warren Recording Group and is also Devon Bird Recorder.
Kevin Rylands is a birder and naturalist living in Devon. He worked for the RSPB for over 25 years, supporting the conservation of Chough, Cirl Bunting and Stone-curlew in particular. He is part of the Dawlish Warren Recording Group and is also Devon Bird Recorder.
Content
- Cover
- Half-Title
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Foreword
- Introduction
- How to use this book
- Key to the maps
- Map of the region
- Devon (South Coast And Dartmoor)
- 1. Axe Estuary area, Seaton and Beer Head
- 1A. Trinity Hill, Axminster
- Site cluster: Exeter area
- 2. Otter Estuary Nature Reserve
- 3. Pebblebed Heaths
- 4. Exe Estuary: general introduction
- 4A. Exmouth
- 4B. Bowling Green Marsh, Topsham and the Clyst areas
- 4C. Exminster Marshes and the canal
- 4D. Powderham Marshes
- 4E. Powderham and the park
- 4F. Dawlish Warren
- 5. Stoke Canon Meadows and Stoke Woods
- 6. Haldon Woods and Little Haldon
- 6A. Chudleigh Knighton Heath and Hennock
- Site cluster: Torbay area
- 7. Teign Estuary and Newton Abbot district
- 7A. Labrador Bay
- 7B. Stover Country Park
- 8. Hope's Nose, Torquay
- 9. Torbay and Berry Head
- 10. Dartington and the Lower Dart
- Site cluster: South Hams coast
- 11. Slapton Ley and district (including Beesands and Hallsands)
- 12. Start Point
- 13. Prawle Point
- 14. Kingsbridge Estuary
- 15. Soar area including Bolt Head to Bolt Tail
- 16. Thurlestone Area
- 17. South Efford Marsh, Avon Estuary and Water Meadows
- Site cluster: Plymouth area
- 17A. Stoke Point
- 18. Wembury and Bovisand
- 19. Plymouth area
- 20. Plymbridge Woods
- Site cluster: Dartmoor
- 21. Dartmoor area: general introduction
- 21A. Haytor, Emsworthy Mire and Yarner Wood
- 21B. Venford-Swincombe
- 21C. Soussons and Postbridge district
- 21D. Fernworthy Reservoir and Plantation
- 21E. Okehampton: high moors around Cranmere and Okement Valley Woods
- 21F. Tavy Cleave, West Dartmoor
- 21G. Burrator Reservoir and woodlands
- 21H. Piles Copse, Harford Moor and Three Barrows
- 21J. Steps Bridge and Dunsford Woods
- 21K. Hembury Woods
- Cornwall
- 22. St John's and Millbrook Lakes, Lynher and Tamar Estuaries: general introduction
- 22A. St John's Lake and Millbrook Lake
- 22B. The Lynher
- 22C. The Tamar
- 22D. Lopwell and Upper Tavy Estuary
- 23. Rame Head, Whitsand Bay and Looe
- 24. Siblyback and Colliford Lakes
- 25. Upper Fowey Valley, Dozmary Pool and Moorland
- 26. Crowdy Reservoir and Davidstow Airfield
- 26A. Goss Moor
- 27. Par Beach and Pool
- 27A. Porthpean, St Austell Bay and Pentewan
- Site cluster: Lizard Peninsula and Fal Estuary
- 28. Gerrans Bay and Nare Head
- 29. Fal Estuary, Carrick Roads complex
- 29A. Boscawen Park, Truro
- 30. Falmouth, The Bay and Rosemullion
- 30A. Argal and College Reservoirs
- 31. Stithians Reservoir
- 32. The Lizard
- 32A. Loe Pool
- Site cluster: West Cornwall
- 33. Marazion Marsh, Mount's Bay and waterfront to Newlyn and Mousehole
- 33A. Drift Reservoir
- 34. Porthgwarra and Land's End area
- 34A. Sennen area
- 35. The Isles of Scilly
- 35A. Pelagic seabird trips (other than those launched from Scilly)
- 36. St Ives Island and Bay
- 37. Pendeen Watch
- 38. Hayle Estuary (Including Carnsew Pool and Copperhouse Creek)
- Site cluster: North Cornwall coast
- 39. Newquay district
- 39A. Trevose Head
- 40. Camel Estuary, Treraven Meadow, Clapper and Amble Marshes
- Site cluster: Bude and north-west Devon
- 41. Bude district
- Cornwall/Devon Border
- 42. Tamar Lakes
- Devon (North Coast And Inland)
- 43. Roadford Reservoir
- 44. Hartland Point and district
- 45. Lundy
- Site cluster: North Devon
- 46. Taw - Torridge Estuary
- 47. North Devon Coast (Morte Point - Lynton)
- 48. Rackenford, Knowstone and Hare's Down
- 49. Meeth Quarry, Hatherleigh
- 49A. Shobrooke Park, Crediton
- Top Sites for Disabled Access
- Top Sites for Public Transport
- Thirty Species to See In Devon and Cornwall
- List of Organisations
- References
- Glossary
- Code of Conduct for Birdwatchers
- Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Bird List
- Index to Species
