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Surprisingly, given its proximity to Norwich city centre, Thorpe St. Andrew's Broad (locally referred to as Thorpe Marshes) is an excellent place to see a variety of bird species, some of which you might not expect in such an urban setting. The reserve consists of a short circular walk, including a viewpoint over the lake, and bridge crossing a railway to access the reserve.
Throughout the year, Thorpe Marshes is home to a variety of common wetland birds including Cigno reale, Germano reale, Canapiglia and Svasso maggiore. The reedbed holds Usignolo di fiume and Migliarino di palude, while Saltimpalo may be adorning the tops of bushes in the marshland area. The river offers chances to see Martin pescatore on any visit to the site. At dawn and dusk, Barbagianni may be sighted hunting around the reserve.
In winter, the lake (broad) make hold Moretta, Quattrocchi, Alzavola, Mestolone and Tuffetto. In periods of colder weather, Smergo maggiore, Pesciaiola and Svasso piccolo may put in appearances for lucky spotters, as well as Tarabuso . The marshland will hold good numbers of Beccaccino and even a few Frullino, although these will be difficult to find. A few Pispola will also be found here.
It is sometimes worth wandering up the river to Thorpe Green, where familes feed the ducks and gulls. Have a look through groups of Gabbiano comune and Gavina for colour-ringed birds from eastern europe. Wildfowl including Oca egiziana will also be seen here.
In spring, there is always a chance of finding a rarer visitor on the broad including Orchetto marino, Sterna codalunga, Gabbianello and Mignattino comune, while Sterna comune are expected to be seen from April onwards. Large number of feeding hirundines congregate over the broad, including Topino, Rondine and Balestruccio, usally joined by Rondone comune in May.
The marshland fills with the sound of singing warblers in April and May, including Capinera, Luì piccolo, Forapaglie comune, Cannaiola, Sterpazzola and smaller numbers of Luì grosso, Bigiarella and even Forapaglie macchiettatocan be heard! Both Cannaiola verdognola and Salciaiola have been recorded at the site, but are very rare.
In the summer and autumn, Lodolaio may be seen feeding over the reserve, and expect large numbers of Oca selvatica in the area. Waders may be found at the broad, including Beccaccia di mare and Piro piro piccolo if the water levels are low. You may encounter the local Parrocchetto dal collare population at Thorpe Green, which are slowly increasing in the area.
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Accesso
To access the reserve, walk along Whitlingham Lane, located at the traffic light junction with Yarmouth Road. At the end of this short road there is a footbridge over the railway line which gives access to the reserve. Please note there is no parking on Whitlingham Lane. The site is easily reached via bus from Norwich city centre. The paths can often be muddy and flooded so wellingtons are recommended in the winter months.