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Description
The site of Ormesby Broad and Rollesby Broad is very easily accessible and involves little walking, although a scope is highly recommended as birds can be distant. There is always a chance of finding something scarce here, however, there is usually a suite of typcial wildfowl here to keep you going in the meantime as well as some of the more iconic species of the Norfolk Broads.
In winter, expect to find high numbers of Blishøne, Taffeland and Troldand on both Broads. Checking each broad throughly from each viewpoint is essential, as there may be Hvinand and scarcites such as Bjergand, Lille Skallesluger, Stor Skallesluger mixed in. In particularly cold periods, Gråstrubet Lappedykker, Nordisk Lappedykker, Sorthalset Lappedykker, Havlit, Islom and other rarities are entirely possible for the lucky observer. The reedbed along the edge of Ormesby Broad may hold Rørdrum, while skenes of Kortnæbbet Gås may be moving overhead.
In spring, there can often be huge arrivals of mixed hirundine flocks, with clouds of Landsvale, Digesvale and Bysvale expected. There is always an outside chance of a Rødrygget Svale being in the mix. Large numbers of Fjordterne are also exepcted, and these are sometimes joined by Havterne, Sortterne and Dværgmåge which will all be on their way elsewhere.
The summer can be a fantastic time to spot screaming parties of Mursejler over the lakes, while Rørhøg can be found hunting the reedbed. The sound of Cettisanger may be heard, while Isfugl may be spotted over the lakes. Autumn can be quiter at these sites with the Norfolk coast recieving more attention, however, there is always a chance of a passage Fiskeørn to keep you going until the winter birds return.
Details
Access
There is a car park, and the viewpoints are next to the car park. The viewpoint for Ormesby Broad (looking north) is on the edge of a (sometimes busy) road.
Terrain and Habitat
Lake , ReedbedsConditions
FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , SpringRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Car , FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
During the middle of the day on both Saturday and Sunday, and sometimes weekdays in summer, expect to see boats using the lakes. These may cause the wildfowl to temporarily move on elsewhere, so be advised that visiting at these times may be less productive for birding.