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Rockland Broad is a busy site, with plenty of visitors enjoying its paths, lovely views and boating opportunities, but for a birder, the site can be hard work. It does however, have its rewards for those who are lucky and put in the time and effort to make a visit.
Throughout the year, Svasso maggiore and Cigno reale can be seen on the lake, but other wildfowl is few and far between, possibly as a result of boat traffic. That said, Martin pescatore can be seen on most visits. The scrub surrounding the broad is great for Cincia bigia, Luì piccolo and Rampichino alpestre. A tame Airone cenerino may be seen, being fed by local fishermen by the dock. There are Usignolo di fiume here too, but they are more often heard than seen. Keep an eye out for Ciuffolotto in the car park too.
Winter can be unexpectedly quiet at Rockland, however, there is a chance of spotting a hunting Gufo di palude on the marshes to the east of the lake. Both Barbagianni and Falco di palude can be found there fairly easily too. In colder weather, check the lake for Smergo maggiore and potentially rarer visitors. Large flocks of Oca zamperosee may come over the reserve from Buckenham and Cantley on the north side of the river.
Spring is a bit more lively, especially as the terns and hirundines return. The broad attracted Sterna comune, Sterna codalunga, Mignattino comune and Gabbianello most years, while large mixed flocks of Topino, Rondine and Balestruccio can be seen from the path going along the lake edge. You may hear and see Cuculo, Luì grosso and Capinera while exploring the reserve's paths.
Summer is the best time to see Lodolaio, but otherwise, the reserve may be fairly quiet for birds. You may find Piro piro piccolo along the river. Autumn may see the return of Falco pescatore to the reserve, which often stop at the site on their long journey back to their wintering grounds in west Africa. Check the treetops on the west side of the broad, as these are favoured perches. There have been a few rarities seen here in autumns past, including Mignattino piombato, Mignattino alibianche and Falaropo beccolargo! It is always worth a check if you're in the area, especially after periods of rough weather.
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Accesso
There is a car park along New Inn Hill Road, just to the west of the staithe. Once parked, head east along the footpath, past the staithe to access the reserve. Follow the path along the eastern edge of the broad until you reach the marshes. There is no circular trail here, so once you're finished, head back the way you came.