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Description
Heathland as a habitat is fairly rare in Norfolk, so Buxton Heath is a real diamond in the rough. It has lots of paths and trails to walk on, and is a fabulous place to experience the sounds of singing Δεντροσταρήθρα on a spring day, and if you're lucky, churring (Ευρωπαϊκό) Γιδοβύζι at dusk!
In the winter, the bog areas are home to (Ευρασιατική) Μπεκάτσα, (Κοινό) Μπεκατσίνι and small numbers of Κουφομπεκάτσινο. You may find Χρυσοτσίχλονο and Μαυρολαίμης while wandering the trails. In some winters, (Κοινός) Σταυρομύτης, Χειμωνόκιρκος and very occasionally Διπλοκεφαλάς may all be found here!
In spring and summer, listen out for the song of Βουνοδεντροβάτης and Δεντροτσοπανάκος in the woodland areas. Θαμνοφυλλοσκόπος and Λιβαδοκελάδα can be heard along the trails, while Δεντρογέρακο may be seen overhead. This is a fantastic reserve to explore if you're in the area and have some time to spare.
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Access
There is a car park in the south-west corner of the reserve. You can explore the whole site on foot from there. Click on the P in the map to get directions. The footpaths can get muddy in the winter.