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RSPB Snettisham

Norfolk  >  United Kingdom

Coastal lagoons in disused shingle quarries separated from the Wash. The Wash itself is a large area of tidal mudflats that attracts huge numbers of waterfowl.

Añadido* por Axel Kirby
Última actualización 6 noviembre 2022

Descripción

The lagoons attract waterfowl but the mudflats are the main attraction, particularly on a rising tide, when waders are driven landwards and geese commute to feed inland.

In spring, Gaviota Reidora and Avoceta Común take up residence on the islands. Wading birds in their colourful breeding plumage pass through on their way to the Arctic. Lechuza Común can been seen at dawn and dusk hunting over the saltmarsh.

In summer on the islands, Charrán Común are at the height of their breeding activity. Later in the summer, flocks of Correlimos Gordo wheel in vast numbers at sunset.

Autumn sees thousands of thrushes and finches migrate overhead. Silbón Europeo and Barnacla Carinegra start to arrive back from breeding grounds, calling noisily to each other.

In winter, huge numbers of waterfowl gather on the lagoons and out in The Wash, while Halcón Peregrino and Aguilucho pálido actively hunt on the saltmarsh. Porrón Osculado also gather on the lagoons and begin displaying in preparation for the coming spring.

Detalles

Accesso

From the carpark, access is by foot along muddy footpaths to the coast, where the paths are drier. Snettisham has three wildlife observation hides (two are all-weather and wheelchair friendly), all offering views across the lagoons and one has dual aspect views across lagoons and The Wash.

Terreno y habitat

Humedal , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Mar , Pisos de barro

Condiciones

Plano , Nivel del agua alto probable , Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno , Migración de primavera , Migración de otoño

Ruta

Camino ancho , Camino estrecho

Camino difícil de andar

Caminata media

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

Información extra

It's worth checking the RSPB website (see the link below) for guided walks, particularly when winter high tides occur around dawn. At this time, large numbers of geese fly inland overhead.

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