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Description
Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve is located between the villages of Titchwell and Thornham in the northern part of Norfolk. There are many types of habitat located in this reserve which makes it a beautiful place for birders to watch many species of shorebird and songbird all year long.
The area consists of four major areas: Titchwell Woodlands, Titchwell Lagoons, Titchwell Marshes and Titchwell Beach.
The woodlands near the parking lot and the visitors center are great for many species of songbird. In summer, these woodland are packed with species, like Silvie cu cap negru, Silvie de zăvoi, Pitulice mică, Pitulice fluierătoare and many more. There are multiple feeding stations on which these beautiful birds can be easily observed. In winter, the woodland area is a great place for wintering finches and thrushes, like Inăriță, Cinteză de iarnă and Mugurar.
After the woodland area, the marshlands make way for extensive reedbeds and freshwater ponds. These parts are great for Pițigoi de stuf, Buhai de baltă, Erete de stuf and Cârstel de baltă. The small ponds are also great for Corcodel mic and small numbers of ducks, like Rață mică. Several larger waterbodies are located between these marshlands and the freshwater lagoons. Here, many species of goose and duck can be found, like Rață cu ciuf, Rață lingurar, Rață sulițar and Rață mică.
The freshwater lagoon is probably the best part of the nature reserve. The first lagoon has two birdhides and provide a great view on the mudflats. These mudflats can be jam-packed full of birds, being mainly waders and ducks and especially during high tide. Large numbers of Ploier auriu, Sitar de mal nordic, Fugaci mare, Fugaci de țărm, Ciocîntors and many more can be seen here. This is also a great spot for scarcer species, like Fugaci roșcat, Ploier argintiu and Fluierar de mlaștină. In summer, roosting Chiră de mare can be observed here too. The edges of the lagoon are covered with reedbeds. Species like Cârstel de baltă and Codobatură de munte can be seen foraging here.
To the West, you'll have a great view over extensive salt marshes. These are a great habitat for species like Gâscă neagră, Gâscă cu cioc scurt and Egretă mică. Small puddles are visible from the path and are great for waders too. With a bit of luck, a Strigă might show itself.
The beach is a great place to observe seabirds. Small flocks of Rață neagră can be seen in a distance. Other species like Ferestraș moțat and Eider will be visible too. Terns, like Chiră de mare and Chiră de baltă can be seen foraging near the coast.
Details
Access
The area is easy accessable and many pathways lead to the best areas of the nature reserve. There is a large parking lot in front of the reserve and a visitor center provides you with all the information needed. You'll have to buy a parking ticket at the parking lot or the visitor center.