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Descripción
Whitlingham Country Park is owned and managed by the Whitlingham Charitable Trust, and consists of two lakes, Great Broad and Little Broad (both created by former gravel extraction) with the River Yare running parallel alongside. There is also a stand of mixed deciduous woodland and a small area of marshland on the south-east side of the park. The site has a Visitor Centre with a café and toilet facilities available. The paths round the park are well maintained, and suitable for birders of all abilities, although the paths can get muddy in some spots in winter. There are also bikes for hire at the Visitor Centre, which could make your travel around the site more exciting. In all seasons, the site hosts wetland birds including Martín Pescador Común , Somormujo Lavanco , Cormorán Grande, Cisne Vulgar and Ganso del Nilo. A search around the woodland may reveal Pico Picapinos, Agateador Euroasiático, Reyezuelo Sencillo and a variety of common garden birds. Listen out for Cetia Ruiseñor calling loudly around the lake margins too.
Winter is considered by birders as the best time to visit. Large flocks of diving duck can be seen on Great Broad (the largest lake) including Porrón Moñudo accompanied by smaller numbers of Porrón Europeo and Porrón Osculado. In colder periods, lucky birders may find Serreta Grande, Serreta Chica or Porrón Bastardo, all of which are seen at Whitlingham most winters. A secretive Avetoro Común may also be hiding in the reeds on the northern edge of the lake. Dabbling ducks prefer Little Broad, where Ánade friso, Cuchara Común and Cerceta Común are usually present. The alder trees lining the lakes are a fantastic place to search for wintering flocks of Jilguero Lúgano and Pardillo Alpino.
Spring sees warblers returning to the park, and the woodland fills with the sound of Mosquitero Común, Curruca Capirotada and Curruca Mosquitera. The lake margins may be visited by returning waders including Andarríos Chico and Ostrero Euroasiático, while Charrán Común and large numbers of hirundines including Avión Zapador and Golondrina Común may be feeding over the water. Following heavy rainfall in April, scarcer species such as Charrán ártico, Gaviota Enana and Negrón común may also be found on the lakes, while Fumarel Común are annual visitors for brief periods in May. Listen out for calls of Cuco Común across the park.
Summer and autumn can be a quieter time for birding at Whitlingham, but expect large numbers of Ánsar común on Great Broad in July and August, and keep your eyes to the skies for Alcotán Europeo and Vencejo Común feeding on the flying insects over the lakes. Occasionally, Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental will drift over the park from other areas of the Yare Valley, and Pato Mandarín may also be encountered. The reedbeds may be filled with the chatter of Carricero Común. In September and October, keep an eye out for thrushes including Zorzal Alirrojo and Zorzal Real, as well as returning wildfowl.
Detalles
Accesso
Whitlingham Country Park is only two miles from Norwich city centre, and can be reached easily by car, bike or on foot from any bus stop near Trowse. There are large pay and display car parks near the visitor centre, as well as racks to lock up your bike safely if cycling to the site. More details can be found on the Whitlingham Country Park website.
Taking the circular walk around Great Broad is recommended at all times of the year (especially winter), while a walk around the woodland may be warrented in spring. A scope is not necerssary, but may help when scanning though flocks of diving ducks or gulls in the winter.
Terreno y habitat
Bosque , Humedal , Río , Lago , Ciudad/PuebloCondiciones
PlanoCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Invierno , PrimaveraMejor momento para visitar
Invierno , PrimaveraRuta
Camino anchoCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
A pie , BicicletaEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoInformación extra
Whitlingham Country Park is popular with families, dog walkers, fishermen and watersports enthusiasts. Therefore, the park can be very busy, especially during weekends or on warm sunny days. For birders, it is recommended that they visit in the mornings and evenings to avoid the most likely times for disturbance by other activites.