Norfolk for a holiday!...What to look out for? (1 Viewer)

[wildlifelove]

Hi ALL

I am going on a holiday to Norfolk around Old Hunstanton and all that area and small towns near by.

What is there for me to keep an eye out for? or any bird worth trying to view when up that area?..

Thanks!

 

[Robert S J Smith]

There's always something about on the walk from Old Hunstanton threw to Thornham and keep an eye out for 'Eddie' the Eagle Owl :-O in Hunstanton ...

 

[barnetbirds]

You have Tichwell, Blakeney point, Cley, Kelling, you have the whole of the north coast....its brilliant.

 

[gus guthrie]

Also coming down to Caister-on-sea for a holiday, 1st week of October. Any pointers or help would be appreciated.
Coming from Scotland by car and probably stopping overnight on our way south, would be keen to see species we just don't find up out way, ; Little Owl, Water Pipit, Marsh Tit for example. And rarities too !!
Regards, gus

 

[Kieren Allinson]

Also coming down to Caister-on-sea for a holiday, 1st week of October. Any pointers or help would be appreciated.
Coming from Scotland by car and probably stopping overnight on our way south, would be keen to see species we just don't find up out way, ; Little Owl, Water Pipit, Marsh Tit for example. And rarities too !!
Regards, gus

Strumpshaw fen RSPB often gets water pipit in October, as does the adjacent Buckenham marshes. Marsh tit would be guaranteed at Strumpshaw, Hickling and broadland sites generally. Another bird you'll surely want to find is Cetti's warbler with only 1 Scottish record of a bird found dead in Edinburgh (1993) making it as rare as Olive-tree warb for Scotland! The broads, especially Strumpshaw are good for Cetti's.

When it comes to rarities in October the stretch of coast from winterton to horsey to Waxham can be very good, and can rival the north norfolk coast with the bonus of being much quieter. Winterton a good spot for little owl also.

 

[gus guthrie]

Thank you for the info, greatly appreciated. Looking forward to my visit.

 

[HarassedDad]

If you're in caistor, don't forget the med gulls between the piers in yarmouth, and breydon water (behind asda, walk under the bridge) for waders etc.

 

[gus guthrie]

Would Lesser-spotted Woodpecker, Little Owl or Yellow Wagtail be a possibility in the area ?

 

[PYRTLE]

Probably too late for yellow wagtail; would respectfully suggest you read or have a copy of Where to watch Birds, Norfolk (2nd Edition) so that you can plan your trip. Hope you enjoy your visit, do bring wet weather gear and an extra layer though. Should be masses of waders for you at Snettisham if your based at "Sunny Hunny".

 

[gus guthrie]

Thanks for your help Pyrtle, appreciate it. Hopefully manage to pick up some new ones for us and meet some other birders too.

 

[gus guthrie]

picked up a copy of "where to watch birds, norfolk ". Looks like we will have plenty of places to visit, hopefully get some good birds and meet some fellow birders too.