Birdwatching & Wildlife Camping in South Devon

Discover the Birdlife of South Devon at Sea View Campsite

If you’re a birdwatching enthusiast, Sea View Campsite offers an unrivalled opportunity to spot a diverse range of bird species in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Surrounded by unspoiled countryside, coastal cliffs, and the nearby Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve, our campsite is the perfect base for nature lovers seeking an unforgettable South Devon camping experience.

Why Birdwatchers Love Sea View Campsite

• Proximity to Slapton Ley Nature Reserve – A haven for rare and migratory birds.
• Coastal & Countryside Location – Spot sea birds, farmland species, and woodland birds.
• Quiet, Rural Setting – A peaceful environment perfect for birdwatching at dawn and dusk.
• Dedicated Nature Trail – Explore our new nature trail featuring illustrated guides to local wildlife.
• Open Landscapes – Enjoy uninterrupted views of birds in their natural habitats.

Bird Species You Might See

Sea View Campsite and the surrounding South Devon campsites are home to a variety of bird species, including:

• Coastal Birds – Gannets, cormorants, oystercatchers, and gulls can be seen along the shoreline.
• Wetland Birds – Slapton Ley is home to kingfishers, herons, egrets, great egrets and even elusive bitterns. Curlew and snipe are often found in the tussocky grass fields adjacent to the campsite.
• Farmland & Woodland Birds – Buzzards, barn owls, and woodpeckers thrive in the fields and trees around the campsite. Yellow hammers, dunnocks and cirl bunting love our hedgerows and flocks of goldfinch love to feed on our dandelion seeds. Ground nesting pheasant, skylarks and sometimes quail are all to be found in the camping fields during the spring and summer.
• Migratory Birds – Look out for swallows, swifts, and warblers in the spring and summer months.

Best Times for Birdwatching

• Spring & Summer – A prime time for spotting nesting birds and migratory species.
• Autumn – Witness migrating flocks heading south for the winter.
• Winter – Slapton Ley becomes a refuge for overwintering wildfowl and water birds.

Top Birdwatching Spots Near the Campsite

Start Point (5 miles) – A stunning headland where seabirds and birds of prey can be seen soar

Slapton Ley Nature Reserve (1 mile) – The largest natural freshwater lake in the South West, teeming with birdlife.