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Marazion Marsh

Marazion Marsh
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About Marazion Marsh

Reed warbler singing in reedbed

This reserve overlooks the beautiful St Michael's Mount and boasts Cornwall's largest reedbed. More than 250 bird, 500 plant, 500 insect and 18 mammal species have been recorded here and bitterns are now regular winter visitors (although patience is required to see them).

There are monthly guided walks on the second Wednesday of each month, from April-September. In some years starlings roost here from October-December and attract aerial predators such as buzzards and sparrowhawks as they arrive at dusk. The starlings are continental birds and their spectacular aerial acrobatics over the reedbeds are a sight worth seeing - when they are here.

Opening times

Open at all times.

Entrance charges

Free, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcome.

If you are new to birdwatching...

Beginners to birdwatching are welcome on any of our guided walks - assistance and tuition are available and the walks proceed at a leisurely pace.

Information for dog owners

Dogs must be kept under control and not allowed to enter the open water areas

Contact us

01736 711682

Nearest town: Penzance, Cornwall

Grid reference: SW510312

Directions

For directions, please see our How to get here page.