North Norfolk - Hunstanton (1 Viewer)

Kevin Groocock

Well-known member

• Feb 5, 2010

• #1

Hi All

Just wondering if any locals could give me the worth of walking from Hunstanton east towards Holme or west towards Heacham in early April? I am very familiar with the birding "hotspots" in north Norfolk, but considering something different and this is an area I have not previously considered. I will be staying at Searles for three nights.

Thanks in anticipation :t:

 

Richard Klim

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• Feb 5, 2010

• #2

I wouldn't really recommend walking west from Hunstanton...

Richard

 

Kevin Groocock

Well-known member

• Feb 5, 2010

• #3

Richard Klim said:

I wouldn't really recommend walking west from Hunstanton...

Richard

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Especially as I cannot swim well

 

Tri-Counties Birder

AKA The Portland Naturalist

• Feb 5, 2010

• #4

Hippo said:

Especially as I cannot swim well

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Wow, a hippo that can't swim is unheard of!

The walk towards Holme is quite pleasant, and the bushes act a bit of a migrant trap, especially in April, so might be worth it. The golf course sometimes has something of interest on it too (i.e. not golf!).

 

Kevin Groocock

Well-known member

• Feb 6, 2010

• #5

Cheers, Sean, I think this may be my best option.

 

jforgham

Birding for fun

• Feb 19, 2010

• #6

Have a few comments here on my walks along the Norfolk coast. Hope they help
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=93229&highlight=Norfolk+Odyssey

and here

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=158069&highlight=Norfolk+coastal+path

best regards,
Jono

 

Kevin Groocock

Well-known member

• Feb 19, 2010

• #7

Cheers, Jono, much appreciated. A good walk indeed.

 

jforgham

Birding for fun

• May 3, 2010

• #8

Hi Hippo,
How did your April trip in Norfolk go?
Jono

 

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Irene Boston

Well-known member

• May 3, 2010

• #9

The walk south from Searles can also be interesting and is an underwatched spot perhaps?

If you walk on the inland embankment wall, you have chalets on the right which can be good for Black Redstart and paddocks on the left which can be good for Ring Ouzel and Yellow Wags. Once you get into Heacham, you need to get to the southern end of the village to pick up the northern end (if you see what I mean!) of the Snettisham coastal park.

 

Kevin Groocock

Well-known member

• May 3, 2010

• #10

jforgham said:

Hi Hippo,
How did your April trip in Norfolk go?
Jono

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Hi Jono

Very nice few days and some good walking.

Report and photos on my blog and website (links below).