Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The European robin is often considered the national bird of the United Kingdom. getty While the United Kingdom boasts its fair share of captivating cities—London, Edinburgh and Liverpool, to name a few—this famed European nation is also home to some truly impressive pockets of wilderness, each one boasting a wealth of fascinating species. For birdwatchers in particular, can’t-miss destinations span from the marshes of southern England to the craggy interior of northern Scotland, with each region offering particularly picturesque landscapes as an added bonus.
In an effort to highlight the spectacular biodiversity of the United Kingdom, rental company Party Houses has compiled a list of can’t-miss spots across the country, providing ample opportunity for birdwatchers to plan their next vacation. RSPB Exminster Marshes, Devon The Eurasian curlew is sometimes referred to as the "whaup" in the Scots language. getty In the southwestern reaches of England, Devon’s Exminster Marshes serve as a crucial safe haven for all sorts of waders, passerines and waterfowl, with the park’s native wetland habitats carefully monitored by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
Upon arrival, visitors are welcome to tackle the region’s four-kilometer loop trail in search of common redshanks, sedge warblers, brent geese and a wealth of other birds that thrive along the water’s edge, while autumn visitors can look forward to s.