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Norfolk Migration Magic

Norfolk in the winter is a magnet for birders to see the overwintering migrants from Russia and Northern Europe including Iceland and Svalbard. At the WWT centre at Welney Whooper swans amass in their hundreds while Pochards and other ducks plus waders are always very evident from the huge hide. On the coast west of Old Hunstanton the RSPB flagship reserve of Titchwell attracts many visitors not only human but avian also. Avocets, Godwits, Snipe, Common and Spotted Redshanks and other waders and of course in the reeds Bearded reedlings(tits) Further along the coast towards Cley and Blakeney Marsh Harriers and Barn owls can often be seen and a cup of coffee overlooking Cley from the Norfolk Wildlife Trust's centre is a must. Before leaving Norfolk at certain times Knot Spectacular's are absolutely magic at the RSPB Snettisham site overlooking the Wash and finally a visit to Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve completes the bird list in a delightful woodland reserve where many passerines - Marsh tits, Treecreeper, Nuthatch, Bullfinch, Brambling and Kingfisher can often be seen. The architecture of villages and the churches are interesting too.

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