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A Brand new page of Bird Information Links www.birding.uk.com - A directory of birding links for the UK and Ireland. Exe Estuary This reserve has two separate areas of coastal grazing marsh on opposite sides of the estuary – Exminster Marshes and Bowling Green Marsh. In spring, look for breeding lapwings and redshanks. In winter, during floods and at high tide, you can see thousands of ducks and geese and wading birds roosting and feeding, such as curlews, lapwings, black-tailed godwits and wigeons. Hundreds of avocets can also be seen on the estuary in winter. Opening times Both reserves’ public footpaths and the hide at Bowling Green Marsh are always open. A foot ferry is sometimes available between across the Exe linking the two reserves. The place to... see breeding wading birds and wintering wildfowl and wading birds. Exminster Marshes is east of Exminster village; Bowling Green Marsh is on the outskirts of Topsham. Both 5 miles/8 km south of Exeter on either side of the river. Exminster Marshes is accessible from the A379 Dawlish road. Bowling Green Marsh signposted from the Holman Way car park in Topsham. ------------------------------ Event details Dates Dawlish Warren nature reserve Guided walk, Devon Meet for our traditional post-Christmas walk to see waders and sea birds. Contact John Allan, Exeter Local Group leader. Location Dawlish Warren nature reserve. Meet in car park north end (SX 981786) Time 10 am Price free Enquiries Telephone: 01626 821344 Notes Please note that this event is organised by an RSPB volunteer group.
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