RSPB Bowling Green Marsh — Attraction in Exeter

This is one of the best RSPB reserves in mid Devon, probably best to visit in the Winter months, visit on a weekend and the 'Lookout' side of the hide is open, with RSPB volunteers to help identify some birds to new birdwatchers, an added bonus is they sell tea/coffee and snacks. They usually have books for sail and there is usually a telescope to look through and they have binoculars to borrow (unfortunately some people think it's ok to steal binoculars - be aware CCTV is in use). On the back wall is a white board with recent sightings. A final note, if you open the windows in the hide please close them...

We had a wonderful walk on a bright sunny March day. The going is very easy, with surfaced paths and boardwalks. There are plenty of places you can stop and observe the wildlife without disturbing them. The viewing holes in the fence are at several different heights, so perfect for the tallest adults to small children. In the hide there are good information boards for those that are not seasoned bird watchers, and the enthusiasts that were there when we arrived were great in pointing out different species to us. A great way to get some fresh air and...

We visited the Lookout Hide overlooking the marshy Clyst/Exe confluence. Happy afternoon birding seeing many ducks, geese and waders. Helpful and enthusiastic staff. It is worth being prepared for a walk to get to the hide as 1. there is no parking near the hide (except for disabled visitors) and 2. there are no toilets at the hide. We walked from near Darts Farm (where there is an RSPB shop and loos) and would have taken about 20 minutes if we hadn't stopped to look at the Goosemore reserve along the route. A Marsh Harrier zipping over on the walk back...