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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 Crnoglava grmuša, Siva grmuša, Obični zviždak, Brezov zviždak 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 Brezova juričica, Severna zeba and Zimovka.
After the woodland area, the marshlands make way for extensive reedbeds and freshwater ponds. These parts are great for Brkata senica, Vodeni bik, Eja močvarica and Barski petlovan. The small ponds are also great for Mali gnjurac and small numbers of ducks, like Krdža. Several larger waterbodies are located between these marshlands and the freshwater lagoons. Here, many species of goose and duck can be found, like Prevez, Plovka kašikara, Šiljkan and Krdža.
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 Zlatni vivak, Laponska muljača, Velika sprutka, Crnotrba sprutka, Sabljarka and many more can be seen here. This is also a great spot for scarcer species, like Riđa sprutka, Srebrni vivak and Sprudnik migavac. In summer, roosting Dugokljuna čigra can be observed here too. The edges of the lagoon are covered with reedbeds. Species like Barski petlovan and Potočna pliska 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 Grivasta guska, Kratkokljuna guska and Mala bela čaplja. Small puddles are visible from the path and are great for waders too. With a bit of luck, a Kukuvija might show itself.
The beach is a great place to observe seabirds. Small flocks of Crni turpan can be seen in a distance. Other species like Srednji ronac and Gavka will be visible too. Terns, like Dugokljuna čigra and Obična čigra 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.