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About Marazion Marsh

Reed warbler singing in reedbed

Overlooking the beautiful St Michael's Mount, this reserve has Cornwall's largest reedbed. More than 250 bird, 500 plant, 500 insect and 18 mammal species have been recorded on the reserve. Over-wintering bitterns are now regular visitors but patience is required to see them.

Guided walks are conducted regularly in summer, offering assistance and tuition for beginners to birdwatching. The major spectacle up to the Christmas/New Year period is the starling roost on the reserve when there can be several million individuals coming in, and you can also see their predators, sparrowhawks and peregrines.

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

marazion.marsh@rspb.org.uk

Nearest town: Penzance, Cornwall

Grid reference: SW510312

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Reed warbler singing in reedbed - Steve Round
Freshwater marsh and Schoenoplectus, Marazion Marsh - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com)
Common darter - Steve Round
Chiffchaff - Steve Round
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)