norlfolk

[timmyjones]

i am planning a trip to norlfolk can anyone tell me their favourite places to go in this popular birding destination

[level seven]

i am planning a trip to norlfolk can anyone tell me their favourite places to go in this popular birding destination
As I've only been there for three days, there will be others far more qualified to offer suggestions, but from my own experience I'd definitely recommend a visit to Snettisham to see the huge gathering of waders at high tide.

[timmyjones]

thank u level seven

[RockyRacoon]

Hi timmy,
I would suggest Hickling Broads, Cley Marshes or Titchwell, I never been, but I have been recommended myself by friends.

[timmyjones]

thank u jake

[RockyRacoon]

That's OK timmy, try and by a birding locations book, like Where to watch birds in Britain, they can be very helpful.

[simon]

i am planning a trip to norlfolk can anyone tell me their favourite places to go in this popular birding destination

If the tides are right Snettisham for the high tide spectacular is surely one of the best sights in Norfolk otherwise anywhere from Hunstanton to Cromer depending on what you want. You have the obvious well known reserves at Titchwell and Cley with Holme close behind plenty of birds at these also plenty of birders especially at weekends, if you want the wilds try some of the quiter areas like Stiffkey or Morston marshes.

Simon
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[Eagle]

It will all depend on how long are you going for! ;)

But first there's a really good guide Best Bird Watching sites In Norfolk by Neil Glenn
but look here for some hints post 30 ff
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=21917

Titchwell/Cley/ Holkham all wonderful!


Eagle

[simon]

Hi timmy,
I would suggest Hickling Broads, Cley Marshes or Titchwell, I never been, but I have been recommended myself by friends.

Depending on where you are staying and for how long Hickiling can be quite a long drag from Titchwell etc especially with the short winter days if you do go waiting for the roost is well worth while also consider combining it with a walk around Horsey for the Cranes

Simon B (:

[timmyjones]

thank you everyone

[pduxon]

I'll throw in another vote for the Neil Glen book definitely worth getting hold of.

Well the Titchwell area is excellent, you have Holme, Cley and Holkham (the geese are amazing) all in easy reach. There are lots of other places but that's the best area for a first time visit in my opinion.

[Sandra (Taylor)]

We usually stay in Wells-next-the-Sea as we find that a pretty central place for most of the sites. Our favourite place is Titchwell. But you've had lots of places suggested I see. Cley is much improved now since the dreadful flooding some years ago.

I agree that it's best to buy a book specialising in Norfolk sites rather than a 'British sites' one.

Sandra

[David Bryant]

As a 100% Norfolk birder, my vote would be for Holkham/Wells. A walk in Holkham Park (Free!) should give you Hawfinch, Brambling, LS Woodie, Green Woodie and winter thrushes. Cross the road to the Pines and walk westwards: you should get Little Egret, Geese (Whitefront, Pink Foot, Brent amd maybe more unusual ones) plus excellent sea birds out in the bay! Wells is usually good for woodland birds while the bay is excellent for waders, divers and ducks!
And Titchwell / Choseley are a ten minute drive away!

[simon]

As a 100% Norfolk birder, my vote would be for Holkham/Wells. A walk in Holkham Park (Free!) should give you Hawfinch, Brambling, LS Woodie, Green Woodie and winter thrushes. Cross the road to the Pines and walk westwards: you should get Little Egret, Geese (Whitefront, Pink Foot, Brent amd maybe more unusual ones) plus excellent sea birds out in the bay! Wells is usually good for woodland birds while the bay is excellent for waders, divers and ducks!
And Titchwell / Choseley are a ten minute drive away!

Also check out the marshy area just to the east as you come out of the pines for Snow bunting, Shorelark And lapland bunting

[Karl J]

... can anyone tell me their favourite places to go ...

Strumpshaw RSPB ... Wheatfen nature reserve ... Horsey ... Burgh Castle.

[timmyjones]

thamk you to everyone that posted i feel even more confident about getting some more life ticks this or next winter