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Orford Ness and Havergate Island

East Anglia  >  United Kingdom

RSPB island reserve noted for Modronoga Sabljarka, plus vegetated shingle spit with derelict world war one test site buildings. Boat access only, from Orford Quay.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 9 kolovoza 2022
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Description

Small island in the River Ore famous for its Modronoga Sabljarka and Žličarka. In autumn and winter, the island provides a haven for large numbers of ducks and wading birds. Atmospheric and remote. Kukuvija nest in the derelict military buildings. You can also encounter Eja Močvarica. Also hares, chinese water deer and migrant waders. There are 8 hides on Havergate, the first breeding site in the RSPB Modronoga Sabljarka recovery programme. Note: Access via boat on pre-booked trips only.

Details

Access

From Ipswich take A12 northward, turning east beyond Woodbridge onto minor roads to Butley and Orford. Click on the P in the map to get directions. Access via boat on pre-booked trips only. Boats leave Orford Quay at 10 am on the first Saturday of every month (maximum 12 people) except May, June and July. Entrance charge £ 19 (RSPB members), £ 24 (non-members). Contact: havergate.island@rspb.org.uk

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Beach , Mud flats , Dunes , Reedbeds , River , Grassland , Moors/heathland

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Boat , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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