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We were so privileged to have four fantastic wildlife filled days with our kind, patient and amazingly experienced and knowledgeable local leader. We were blessed with wonderful weather and a small group enabling us all to have stunning views of birds (at least 104 recorded) and butterflies and mammal sightings too. Our leader produced a fantastic summary of this our first visit to Norfolk. We learned so much and do hope to visit again. We were offered plenty of helpful information and friendly phone calls as well as an excellent summary of our adventures and all we saw. We hadn't realised before that Naturetrek runs so many UK tours.
G.R. Hampshire, May 22
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Norfolk's Spring Highlights
Tour Code: GBR306A 5-day birdwatching holiday to the coastline of north Norfolk and the wildlife-rich Norfolk Broads.
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Norfolk’s reputation as one of the UK’s premier wildlife destinations is well-founded and there is no better place to enjoy a spring birdwatching break than along its famous coastline! On this 5-day birdwatching tour we will split our time between the marshes, woodlands and dunes of the county’s north coast and the reed-fringed wetlands of the Norfolk Broads. Spring in Norfolk is an exciting time to visit. During April and May numerous migrant waders, seabirds and passerines pass through on their way north, whilst the region’s summer visitors will be arriving and setting up territory. Common waders including Bar-tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Ruff and Greenshank often share the scrapes with something a little more unusual such as parties of Black Terns and Little Gulls, or perhaps a pair of Garganey. Marsh Harriers quarter the reedbeds from which Reed Warblers incessantly chatter and during our time in the Broads we will look for Common Cranes, arguably the most iconic bird of the region. Based at the comfortable Le Strange Arms Hotel in Hunstanton and the Dairy Barns Guesthouse near Hickling, this tour is sure to offer some of the finest spring birdwatching in the UK.
- Explore Norfolk’s north coast & visit some of the region’s most iconic reserves
- Look for a variety of migrant waders, chats, warblers & seabirds
- Visit the wetlands of the Norfolk Broads
- Common Crane, Marsh Harrier, Bearded Tit, Bittern & Barn Owl all possible
- Breeding Avocets
- Chance of a rarity or two!
- Led by an expert Naturetrek naturalist
What's Included?
- Accommodation:
We will be staying at the Le Strange Arms hotel in Hunstanton for our two nights on the north Norfolk coast and then for two nights at the delightful Dairy Barns guesthouse close to the Calthorpe Broad National Nature Reserve between the villages of Hickling and Sea Palling. All rooms have private facilities.
- Food:
Breakfasts and dinners are included in the cost. Lunches (either in the form of a pub lunch or a picnic) and drinks are not included.
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