Among the attractions of
this stretch of Norfolk's coastline are the birds which visit
throughout the year. By far the busiest time of the year
for bird watching in Norfolk is the Winter with over a third of
a million birds Wintering here. Vast skeins of pink-footed
geese from Iceland arrive in Norfolk to spend the coldest
months. More than 40% of the world's bird population can be
present - an incredible 90,000 birds. This is by far the best
time to visit The Wash, the UK's primary estuary for wild
birds. Walk around the Snettisham RSPB nature reserve and see
vast swarms of Knot and perhaps a Hunting Barn Owl. Wintering
birds of prey which can be seen hunting on the wing including
Hen Harriers, Merlin and Peregrine.
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more details of bird activity in the area
In addition, there are the usual main attractions on offer
throughout the county. Some examples are shown below:
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