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Filby Broad & Ormesby Little Broad

Norfolk  >  United Kingdom

The southern end of the Trinity Broads network, both Filby & Ormesby Broads are worth birding at any time of year.

Añadido* por Drew Lyness
Última actualización 10 febrero 2022

Descripción

Filby Broad and Little Ormesby Broad are both large, open, waterbodies on the eastern edge of the Norfolk Broads, and both have great potential to attract rare wildfowl, grebes, terns and more. A short walk from the car park, Filby Broad is viewable from a boardwalk on its northern edge, just off the A1064 road. This lake is large, and a scope is recommended to check the distant edges for ducks. Ormesby Little Broad, the lake on the north side of the A1064, has a short nature trail leading from the car park which takes you to a viewpoint.

Throughout the year, check the car park area for Carbonero Palustre, and if you're lucky, you may spot a passing Martín Pescador Común or flyover Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental. A few Somormujo Lavanco, Cormorán Grande and Garza Real will be in the area. In winter, expect to find Porrón Osculado as well as a selection of other common wildfowl including Porrón Moñudo, Porrón Europeo, Ánade friso and Cuchara Común. After particularly cold or stormy weather, you are in with a chance of finding something rarer. Sightings may include Serreta Chica, Porrón Bastardo, Pato Havelda, Zampullín Cuellirrojo, Zampullín Cuellinegro, Somormujo Cuellirrojo or even Colimbo Grande!

In spring, Charrán Común will arrive but sometimes scarcer Charrán ártico may join them while on passage. After rain showers in April / May, scarcities such as Fumarel Común and Gaviota Enana may drop in too. You may also spot a Cigüeña Blanca going on a jaunt from the local zoo to the south of Filby broad. This is a known locally escaped bird. Summer can be quiter, but the site is fantastic for dragonflies. Keep an eye out for Pato Mandarín, while more notably, keep eyes to the skies for raptors as Busardo ratonero and Gavilán Común may be seen circling above the lakes. Autumn is a time to look forward to returning winter birds, but if you're lucky, you may see an Águila Pescadora hunting over the Broads, before they make their long journey back to west Africa.

This site is quick and easy, so well worth a quick detour if exploring the Norfolk Broads.

Detalles

Accesso

There is a car park off the A1064 on the western side of the lake. Both viewpoints can be accessed from there.

Terreno y habitat

Lago

Condiciones

Plano

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Silla de ruedas

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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