Berney Marshes and Breydon Water

Norfolk > United Kingdom

Breydon Water is a large tidal estuary, mostly mudflats, surrounded by grazing marshes. Berney marshes is at the meeting point of the Yare and Waveney Rivers.

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Most recent update 28 november 2020

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Description

Berney Marshes and Breydon Water attract thousands of waders and waterfowls in winter. Birds are usually distant in the mudflats when the tide is low. In summer Gulipán, Piroslábú cankó and Bíbic breed in the reserve.

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Access

Berney Marshes Reserve: by foot (Weaver's way trail) or train (Berney Arms station) only. Strictly no car access. Breydon Water: by foot (a trail runs all around the estuary, Weaver's Way and Angle's way), train (Great Yarmouth station) or by car (stop at Burgh Castle or at Asda Great Yarmouth).

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , River , Mud flats , Plain

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Check the tide for best viewing chances in Breydon Water. The lower the tide, the farther the birds.

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Top 5 birds

1. Aranylile
(Pluvialis apricaria)

2. rövidcsőrű lúd
(Anser brachyrhynchus)

3. Fütyülő réce
(Mareca penelope)

4. Nagy póling
(Numenius arquata)

5. Havasi partfutó
(Calidris alpina)

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