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NWT Ranworth Broad

Norfolk  >  United Kingdom

Ranworth Broad is an excellent, quick and easy site to search for a variety of common wildfowl, plus some of the more iconic species of the Norfolk Broads.

Added* by Drew Lyness
Most recent update 15 februar 2022

Description

NWT Ranworth Broad is accessible to all and boasts a great visitor centre (which is open in the spring and summer) with wide views over Ranworth Broad. The broad (lake) itself offers chances to see Toppet Lappedykker, Isfugl and Rørhøg throughout the year, while the boardwalk trail supports Sumpmejse, Dompap and Vandrikse may also be heard.

In winter, the broad will be busy with feeding wildfowl including Pibeand, Krikand, Skeand, Spidsand and a few Troldand. In periods of harsh weather, Rørdrum, Bjergand and other scarcer species may be seen. The alder trees on the trail from the car park may hold good numbers of Grønsisken and Lille Gråsisken.

In summer, there is a chance of seeing a flyover Fiskeørn, but more likely, there will be plenty of Fjordterne feeding over the broad. Large gatherings of Landsvale, Bysvale and Digesvale may also be seen. Listen out for the songs of Gransanger, Sivsanger, Rørsanger and even a Gøg along the boardwalk trail.

Details

Access

There is a small car park available on the corner of Farm Lane and The Hill, but a larger one at The Maltsters Pub available if you drop in there for a quick drink or a bite to eat. The broad itself is accessed via the boardwalk trail. Wildlife boat trips are on offer here, so visit the Norfolk Wildlife Trust website (see link below) for more details.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Summer

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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