Haldon Forest Park
Devon
England
Exeter is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SX877854
Bring your binoculars when you visit the Bird of Prey Viewpoint and you might be treated to a sighting of a rare visitor, although we can't guarantee that you will see the birds as close up as this picture!
With its fantasitc views of the Teign Valley, Dartmoor and beyond, the viewpoint offers a unique opportunity to see some of our most spectacular birds in an equally spectacular setting.
You can also join the Butterfly Walk just before you reach the viewpoint, and wind your way down into the woods which stretch out below.
Birds: Due to its proximity to the Exe Estuary (famous for its migratory bird population) the viewpoint has always been a good place to spot some rare and interesting visitors as they fly south for winter or return to the British Isles in early summer. Although infrequent, reports of osprey, honey buzzard and red kite sightings have been made. You might also see a goshawk, sparrowhawk, hobby, peregrine, buzzard or kestrel from here. We have information about Red kite and Osprey
How to get there:
The viewpoint can be reached from the Play Trail.
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Contact:
Haldon Forest Park
Ranger's Office
01392 834251
What's of interest
This viewpoint is famed throughout Devon, as it gives everyone an opportunity to spot (if you're lucky) some of the rare and beautiful birds of prey that live on and around the Haldon Ridge. It is easily accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
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