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University of East Anglia Campus

Norfolk  >  United Kingdom

The University of East Anglia has a fantastic campus for birding, with a variety of habitats to explore and a diversity of common bird species to see.

Añadido* por Drew Lyness
Última actualización 24 febrero 2022
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Descripción

The University of East Anglia (UEA) has some fantastic grounds for birding, and whatever the time of year, there is always something to see. With a wide selection of trails to choose from, it is always worth exploring if you are in the area or indeed visiting the univeristy for any reason. The standout feature of the campus is UEA Broad (the universities lake). This will hold Somormujo Lavanco throughout the year, and you may also catch a glipse of a passing Martín Pescador Común or hear the erruptive calls of Cetia Ruiseñor. The lawns around campus may have Pito Real feeding on them. You can see Lavandera Cascadeña and Garceta Común along the river.

In the winter, look out for Serreta Grande as this is one of the more reliable locations to find them in the county. There may also be plenty of gulls including Gaviota Cana and Gaviota argéntea europea using the lawn around the edge of the lake. At dusk, Chocha Perdiz and Agachadiza común can be found in any of the wetland areas around campus. In spring, a dawn walk around UEA Broad may reveal Andarríos Chico along the waters edge. Worth getting there early, as the site does become busy with dog walkers and visitors during the day. The campus is alive with the sound of warblers including Curruca Capirotada, Curruca Mosquitera, Curruca Zarcera, Mosquitero Común, Mosquitero Musical, Carricero Común, Carricerín Común and even a few Buscarla Pintoja! There may be Cuco Común joining the dawn chorus. During a spring fall, local scarcities such as Mirlo Capiblanco and Colirrojo Real have been found here.

Summer is quiter, but a wide selection of garden birds may still be seen in the area including Camachuelo Común and Agateador Euroasiático. On a dusk trip to the playingfields, you may hear Mochuelo Europeo calling in the large oak trees. Raptors including Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental may be seen, as they range more widely away from the Norfolk Broads at this time of year. UEA Broad may be host to a couple of pairs of Charrán Común. Autumn is a good time to keep eyes on the skies for flocks of Ánsar piquicorto, while the winter thrushes including Zorzal Alirrojo and Zorzal Real will be returing. It is always worth locating flocks of Mito Común as there is a possiblity of something rarer being in them, such as a Mosquitero Bilistado (especially after periods of easterly winds). The greenhouse feeders may host Jilguero Lúgano, Pardillo Alpino and Pinzón Real.

Given the number of birders working or studying at UEA, there is always a chance of a top quality rarity being found. Previous records have included Mosquitero Ibérico, Pagaza Piquirroja, Gaviota de Delaware and Alcaudón Norteño!

Detalles

Accesso

You can use the pay and display car park on campus, or, access the site via Earlham park. Click on a P in the map to get directions to that point.

Terreno y habitat

Bosque , Humedal , Pradera , Lago , Río

Condiciones

Plano , Pantanoso , Resbaladizo , Nivel del agua alto probable

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

No

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Primavera , Invierno

Ruta

Camino ancho , Camino estrecho

Camino difícil de andar

Caminata media

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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