Descripción
The lagoons attract waterfowl but the mudflats are the main attraction, particularly on a rising tide, when waders are driven landwards and geese commute to feed inland.
In spring, Gaviota Reidora and Avoceta Común take up residence on the islands. Wading birds in their colourful breeding plumage pass through on their way to the Arctic. Lechuza Común can been seen at dawn and dusk hunting over the saltmarsh.
In summer on the islands, Charrán Común are at the height of their breeding activity. Later in the summer, flocks of Correlimos Gordo wheel in vast numbers at sunset.
Autumn sees thousands of thrushes and finches migrate overhead. Silbón Europeo and Barnacla Carinegra start to arrive back from breeding grounds, calling noisily to each other.
In winter, huge numbers of waterfowl gather on the lagoons and out in The Wash, while Halcón Peregrino and Aguilucho pálido actively hunt on the saltmarsh. Porrón Osculado also gather on the lagoons and begin displaying in preparation for the coming spring.
Detalles
Accesso
From the carpark, access is by foot along muddy footpaths to the coast, where the paths are drier. Snettisham has three wildlife observation hides (two are all-weather and wheelchair friendly), all offering views across the lagoons and one has dual aspect views across lagoons and The Wash.
Terreno y habitat
Humedal , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Mar , Pisos de barroCondiciones
Plano , Nivel del agua alto probable , Paisaje abiertoCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
SíBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Todo el añoMejor momento para visitar
Invierno , Migración de primavera , Migración de otoñoRuta
Camino ancho , Camino estrechoCamino difícil de andar
Caminata mediaAccesible vía
A pieEscondite de observación / plataforma
SíInformación extra
It's worth checking the RSPB website (see the link below) for guided walks, particularly when winter high tides occur around dawn. At this time, large numbers of geese fly inland overhead.
