Short birdwatching visit · Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Baker's Pit
- Tier
- Good stop nearby
- Best season
- April–August; winter raptors also listed
- Headline birds
- Merlin · Peregrine · Stonechat
- Parking
- A small pull-in beyond Georgia Farm holds two or three cars.
- Hides
- Not stated by the operator
- Step-free
- Not stated by the operator
Georgia, near Penzance
Baker's Pit is a heathland reserve above Nancledra, where old clay workings have left areas of open water among pasture and scrub. Cornwall Wildlife Trust names summer Whitethroats and winter Merlin and Peregrine, alongside Stonechat and Linnet. A public circular trail offers a manageable way to explore the habitat mosaic without treating the flooded workings as a recreation lake. The former mining landscape needs care, and swimming is prohibited because of underwater hazards. The reserve is open at all times; the operator recommends April to August for a general visit.
Birds and seasons
- Merlin · Headline bird — Winter Source for Merlin
- Peregrine · Headline bird — Winter Source for Peregrine
- Stonechat · Headline bird — Season not stated Source for Stonechat
- Whitethroat — Summer Source for Whitethroat
- Linnet — Season not stated Source for Linnet
Plan your visit
- Hides and viewpoints
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
- Paths
- A circular trail of about 1.5 miles crosses uneven ground that can be muddy.
- Toilets
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
- Parking
- A small pull-in beyond Georgia Farm holds two or three cars.
- Dogs
- Keep dogs on leads no longer than two metres from 1 March to 31 July and around livestock.
- Access notes
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
- Step-free access
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
Getting there: From the A30 at Crowlas follow the B3309, then the B3311 towards Nancledra. Turn towards Georgia and follow the operator directions through Georgia Farm to the trackside pull-in. Grazing animals are present throughout the year.
Sources
Social preview: original typographic artwork by Does Your Duck Quack.
Nearby special trips
- Stithians Reservoir · 14.0 straight-line miles
- Helman Tor · 39.3 straight-line miles
- Isley Marsh · 86.4 straight-line miles
Continue birding nearby
Nearest full guide: RSPB Marazion Marsh, 3.5 miles away in a straight line.
- Stithians Reservoir · 14.0 miles in a straight line
- Helman Tor · 39.3 miles in a straight line
- Greena Moor · 59.8 miles in a straight line