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Descrizione
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 Martin pescatore , Svasso maggiore , Cormorano, Cigno reale and Oca egiziana. A search around the woodland may reveal Picchio rosso maggiore, Rampichino alpestre, Regolo and a variety of common garden birds. Listen out for Usignolo di fiume 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 Moretta accompanied by smaller numbers of Moriglione and Quattrocchi. In colder periods, lucky birders may find Smergo maggiore, Pesciaiola or Moretta grigia, all of which are seen at Whitlingham most winters. A secretive Tarabuso may also be hiding in the reeds on the northern edge of the lake. Dabbling ducks prefer Little Broad, where Canapiglia, Mestolone and Alzavola are usually present. The alder trees lining the lakes are a fantastic place to search for wintering flocks of Lucherino and Organetto minore.
Spring sees warblers returning to the park, and the woodland fills with the sound of Luì piccolo, Capinera and Beccafico. The lake margins may be visited by returning waders including Piro piro piccolo and Beccaccia di mare, while Sterna comune and large numbers of hirundines including Topino and Rondine may be feeding over the water. Following heavy rainfall in April, scarcer species such as Sterna codalunga, Gabbianello and Orchetto marino may also be found on the lakes, while Mignattino comune are annual visitors for brief periods in May. Listen out for calls of Cuculo across the park.
Summer and autumn can be a quieter time for birding at Whitlingham, but expect large numbers of Oca selvatica on Great Broad in July and August, and keep your eyes to the skies for Lodolaio and Rondone comune feeding on the flying insects over the lakes. Occasionally, Falco di palude will drift over the park from other areas of the Yare Valley, and Anatra mandarina may also be encountered. The reedbeds may be filled with the chatter of Cannaiola. In September and October, keep an eye out for thrushes including Tordo sassello and Cesena, as well as returning wildfowl.
Dettagli
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 e habitat
Foresta , Zona umida , Fiume , Lago , Città/paeseCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno pianoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Inverno , PrimaveraMiglior periodo per visitare
Inverno , PrimaveraPercorso
Sentiero ampioGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , BiciclettaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
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.