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Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve

Norfolk  >  United Kingdom

One of Britains most accessible reserves, Sculthorpe is internationally recognised for its wildlife.

Added* by Laura Wharton
Most recent update 6 мај 2024

Description

Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve is located in the Wensum Valley in Norfolk. The reserve has a mosaic of woodland, fen and reedbed habitats. The area is fully accessible and has boardwalk leading you through various parts of their substantial reserve. There are plenty of hides to enjoy and the visitor centre has toilets and hot drinks. Among the birds you can see are брегова ластовичка, рибарче, елова зелентарка, северна ѕвингалка, зимовка, кукавица, голема бела чапја, мал пескар, Шумски (Обичен) був, Кукавија and глувчар.

Details

Access

Easy access from the A148 by car (Follow the sign posts!) and there is a bus stop at the top of the track (will require a five min walk to the Visitor Centre). Disabled parking available and electric vehicle charging points.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Moors/heathland , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Forest , River

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Summer , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

The reserve offers a variety of landscapes (waterways, wetlands, meadowland and woodland) to enjoy wildlife, flora and of course birds! In the warmer months many species of Amphibians, Dragonflies and Mayflies are spotted at the reserve.

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