Berry Head - a Natural History Spring Walk with Mike Langman

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Berry Head - a Natural History Spring Walk with Mike Langman

Location:
Berry Head National Nature Reserve, Gillard Road
Brixham
TQ5 9AP
Berry Head is a treasure trove of fascinating flora & fauna and Mike Langman is one of the best guides for exploring its bounty.

Event details

Meeting point

Meet at the far end of Berry Head car park at 08:45. What3Words: https://w3w.co/preparing.avocado.moment

Date

Time
9:00am - 12:00pm
A static map of Berry Head - a Natural History Spring Walk with Mike Langman

About the event

Join Mike on a stroll around Berry Head, discover some of its hidden secrets and learn about its resident and migrant wildlife – not just birds. The south coast’s largest Guillemot colony should be bustling with life, we’ll have a close look to find Razorbills and discover if any Kittiwakes are attempting to breed this year.

By late May many of the summer migrants such as Whitethroats and Blackcaps should be announcing their territories with song and even display. The resident Cirl Buntings should be well into their breeding season, so perhaps we will see them finding food or males singing. Mike will guide you through the songs and territorial behaviour of the many resident and migrant species.

Off the end of the headland the mixing of currents from Torbay and Lyme Bay always attracts wildlife, depending on conditions on the day this might include Harbour Porpoise, Grey Seal or seabirds like Gannet, Manx Shearwater or even a Puffin. The breeding Fulmars in the quarry are always a favourite cackling to each other as arriving birds make several false landing attempts.

This event is organised by Bovey Tracey Local Group.

Booking

Price

Free, suggested £5 donation

Know before you go

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Mobility

Unsuitable for wheelchairs and those with mobility problems

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What to bring

  • Wear sturdy footwear and waterproof clothing.
  • Wear sun protection.
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Parking information

TCCT carpark - Pay & Display, free to members.

Contact us

Tom Morris
Contact number: 07443 331777