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Beschreibung
Surprisingly, given its proximity to Norwich city centre, Thorpe St. Andrew's Broad (locally referred to as Thorpe Marshes) is an excellent place to see a variety of bird species, some of which you might not expect in such an urban setting. The reserve consists of a short circular walk, including a viewpoint over the lake, and bridge crossing a railway to access the reserve.
Throughout the year, Thorpe Marshes is home to a variety of common wetland birds including Höckerschwan, Stockente, Schnatterente and Haubentaucher. The reedbed holds Seidensänger and Rohrammer, while Schwarzkehlchen may be adorning the tops of bushes in the marshland area. The river offers chances to see Eisvogel on any visit to the site. At dawn and dusk, Schleiereule may be sighted hunting around the reserve.
In winter, the lake (broad) make hold Reiherente, Schellente, Krickente, Löffelente and Zwergtaucher. In periods of colder weather, Gänsesäger, Zwergsäger and Schwarzhalstaucher may put in appearances for lucky spotters, as well as Rohrdommel . The marshland will hold good numbers of Bekassine and even a few Zwergschnepfe, although these will be difficult to find. A few Wiesenpieper will also be found here.
It is sometimes worth wandering up the river to Thorpe Green, where familes feed the ducks and gulls. Have a look through groups of Lachmöwe and Sturmmöwe for colour-ringed birds from eastern europe. Wildfowl including Nilgans will also be seen here.
In spring, there is always a chance of finding a rarer visitor on the broad including Trauerente, Küstenseeschwalbe, Zwergmöwe and Trauerseeschwalbe, while Flußseeschwalbe are expected to be seen from April onwards. Large number of feeding hirundines congregate over the broad, including Uferschwalbe, Rauchschwalbe and Mehlschwalbe, usally joined by Mauersegler in May.
The marshland fills with the sound of singing warblers in April and May, including Mönchsgrasmücke, Zilpzalp, Schilfrohrsänger, Teichrohrsänger, Dorngrasmücke and smaller numbers of Fitis, Klappergrasmücke and even Feldschwirlcan be heard! Both Sumpfrohrsänger and Rohrschwirl have been recorded at the site, but are very rare.
In the summer and autumn, Baumfalke may be seen feeding over the reserve, and expect large numbers of Graugans in the area. Waders may be found at the broad, including Austernfischer and Flußuferläufer if the water levels are low. You may encounter the local Halsbandsittich population at Thorpe Green, which are slowly increasing in the area.
Details
Zugang
To access the reserve, walk along Whitlingham Lane, located at the traffic light junction with Yarmouth Road. At the end of this short road there is a footbridge over the railway line which gives access to the reserve. Please note there is no parking on Whitlingham Lane. The site is easily reached via bus from Norwich city centre. The paths can often be muddy and flooded so wellingtons are recommended in the winter months.