Titchwell nature reserve Norfolk
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salt water lagoon at Titchwell
Avocet sitting on its nest.
The emblem of the R.S.P.B, its return during the 1940s and its return in numbers represents its success in conservation and protection projects.
The emblem of the R.S.P.B, its return during the 1940s and its return in numbers represents its success in conservation and protection projects.
she leaves to go and feed for a short time
a good view of the avocets egg
Ragged robin (lychnis flos-cuculi)
a declining species
a declining species
Southern marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza praetermissa
Ruff (Philomachus Pugnax)
Best seen on the east and south coasts of the UK, they feed on insects, frogs and small fish, very few birds breed here and numbers seem to be dropping. It is a migrant but some birds do overwinter here. Many young birds fly in from Scandinavia during the late summer before moving on to Africa
Water vole also known as "Ratty from Kenneth Grahames book "The wind in the willows
Our fastest declining mammal that has disappeared from many sites due to predation from illegally released mink,however wildlife trusts are working to control the mink and are setting up watervole release schemes
Titchwells Ray Kimber
Ray checking the moth traps
We discovered Titchwell marsh nature reserve nearly twenty years ago when we became members of the R.S.P.B and decided to try and get our birding on to the next level so to speak,this also meant upgrading the old bino's that just about did their job watching the familiar birds at the bird table and in the local fields and woods, so after trying out some pairs of binoculars we settled on a couple of pairs that gave us good clarity of vision and were not too hard on the pocket, this was a whole new ball game for us and it soon became apparent that a good i/d book was needed and it was duly purchased! Titchwell marsh nature reserve has something for everyone, starting with a well stocked visitor center, shop, and cafe, follow the trails that lead you past reed beds and shallow lagoons and then a kilometer walk to the beach. The lagoons host Avocets to golden plover and the reed beds bearded tits to marsh harriers.In the winter you will see skeins of geese in their hundreds ,out on the beach look out to sea for Eider duck ,Artic skua and Gannets and on the shore line Snow bunting,knott, sanderling and oystercatchers, there is always a chance of a rarity turning up too!The Marshes are also home to various species of flora such as the southern marsh orchid and ragged robin along side many species of beetles,moths, butterflies and dragonflies
Where is it?
Lat/lng: 52.96298,0.60418
Postcode: PE31 8BB
Grid reference: TF750438
Nearest town: Hunstanton, Norfolk
County: Norfolk
Country: England