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Migration | Snettisham

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The North Norfolk coast is always a good birding area, but in the autumn it is a place you mustn't miss especially the 10 mile stretch of coast between Snettisham on the Wash to Titchwell facing the North Sea.

The Norfolk Ornithologists Bird Observatory at Holme next the sea is a perfect place to see migrating birds arriving from Scandinavia.

Migration  index (Image:Turnstones c/o RSPB Images and Andy Hay)

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Islands offer fantastic opportunities for wildlife lovers with birds, marine life and small mammals.

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Migratory activities (Image: Redwing c/o RSPB Images/Langman)

Migratory activities

  • Lots of animals are on the move during autumn from deer to long distance travellers such as geese.

Snettisham - Visitor Guide

Address:

Snettisham, near Hunstanton, Norfolk.

Holme Bird Observatory, Broadwater Road, Holme-next-the-Sea, Hunstanton, Norfolk.

Postcode PE36 6LQ
Telephone:

RSPB Snettisham - 01485 542689

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Holme Bird Observatory - 01485 525406

e-mail

RSPB Snettisham - snettisham@rspb.org.uk

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Holme Bird Observatory - info@noa.org.uk

Map: of Snettisham.
Ordnance Survey:Grid reference: TF650328.
Grid reference: TF750438
Key attraction:

Migrating birds - autumn.

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The Norfolk Ornithologists Association runs the Holme Bird Observatory and welcomes volunteers.

Essential kit:Walking shoes. Binoculars and scopes for bird watching.
Tide times.
Nature watching:

RSPB Snettisham: Bird watching - hides. Most of the Knot stay in lagoons just behind the beach - don't leave here without going into the hides. Four hides. Nature trail.

Bird watching. Dawn walks to see the Knot can be booked in advance.

Facilities:

Snettisham - hides, nature trail.

Titchwell - hides, walks, visitor centre.

Access:

RSPB Snettisham - call ahead to arrange for an access permit which allows cars to drive to the first hide. Two hides are disabled accessible.

No easy access to the nature reserve - steps and rough path. Nearest adapted toilet is 3.4 miles (5.5 km) from the reserve in the picnic area by the A149. There are two disabled accessible hides - Rotary hide and Shore hide. Both have access off concrete level paths.

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RSPB Titchwell - there are three hides with disabled access and viewing facilities. All the paths have hard surfaces. Good views of the nature reserve from all along the public footpath.

Disabled toilets in the car park. Designated disabled parking bays. Access to visitor centre is wheelchair friendly.

Getting there:

RSPB Snettisham: take the A149 Snettisham and Dersingham bypass. Continue along Beach Road for about 1 mile - the reserve is signposted on the left.

Nearest railway station: Kings Lynn.

Nearest bus stop: Two miles - regular service from King's Lynn. Traveline East Anglia - 0870 6082608.

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RSPB Titchwell - Drive east along the A149 through Thornham and look for the brown reserve signs.

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Nearest railway station: King's Lynn - 22 miles.

Bus stop located on the main road outside the reserve.

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Holme Bird Observatory is located on Broadwater Road in , Holme-next-the-Sea near Hunstanton in Norfolk.

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There is a public footpath along the beach at Holme next the Sea.

Opening times:

The RSPB Snettisham reserve is open all year -
Dawn walks £6.

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The RSPB reserve at Titchwell is open all year round.

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Open all year. The centre is open from 9.30 am-5 m (9.30 am-4 pm from mid-November to mid-February).

Charges:

The RSPB Snettisham resrve is free but donations are welcome. Dawn walks to see the Knot can be booked in advance. There is a charge.

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The RSPB reserve at Titchwell is open all year round, free to RSPB members, £4 parking for non members to cover parking.

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