So on Friday I'm going to Norfolk for the weekend (returning Sunday). First stop will obviously be Strumpshaw, probably on the way up since we're staying on the north coast. Are there any other places anyone would recommend? Once I've had my fill of Swallowtails (if that's possible) We'll most likely do a bit of birding as well. After that all I need to do is pray for a bit of sun
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Norfolk
- Mark Tutton
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Re: Norfolk
I found How Hill really good last year and much quieter than Strumpshaw - good bird hide to with views over scrape and young Avocets - worth a visit
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Mark
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Re: Norfolk
Cley Marshes is also great for birding. I was there a couple of weeks ago - Marsh Harrier, Ringed Plover, Little Ringed Plover, Sedge Warbler, Reed Bunting, Avocet with chicks, Lapwing with chicks, Redshank, Skylark. An excellent visitor centre as well.
Kevin
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Re: Norfolk
Norfolk has so many great sites-- a nature lovers heaven ! Look out for Norfolk Hawker dragonflies at Strumpshaw. They patrol the ditches along the flower meadow. Brown body and bright green eyes ! I`m sure you`ll have a great time.
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Thanks guys, even with the weather looking decidedly iffy I'm sure we'll have a good few days
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Re: Norfolk
Don't forget Titchwell, managed specifically for birds. As well as all the usual coastal and marshland species, I have seen (actually found myself) Spotted Redshank and Spoonbills although it turned out that these were re-discoveries. With so many birders visiting Titchwell, nothing is missed. A few years ago a Collared Pratincole entertained for a few days.
Rather quieter is Thornham to the west of Titchwell. From Thornham you can walk through to Holme where Green Hairstreaks occur (and no doubt in many places along the coast). Brown Argus are good there and maybe the first brood is still on the wing. Holme also has Graylings in the appropriate season.
Jack
Rather quieter is Thornham to the west of Titchwell. From Thornham you can walk through to Holme where Green Hairstreaks occur (and no doubt in many places along the coast). Brown Argus are good there and maybe the first brood is still on the wing. Holme also has Graylings in the appropriate season.
Jack
Re: Norfolk
Bugboy went to Norfolk and Bugboy saw Swallowtails but can you?
Thanks for the advice, a very enjoyable trip
More pictures will appear in my PD when time allowsThanks for the advice, a very enjoyable trip
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Seems like the butterfly equivalent of the "spot the ball" competition, for those that are old enough to remember such a thing!bugboy wrote:Bugboy went to Norfolk and Bugboy saw Swallowtails but can you?
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Well I remember my dad doing them if that helpsPete Eeles wrote:Seems like the butterfly equivalent of the "spot the ball" competition, for those that are old enough to remember such a thing!bugboy wrote:Bugboy went to Norfolk and Bugboy saw Swallowtails but can you?
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