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Description
NWT Ranworth Broad is accessible to all and boasts a great visitor centre (which is open in the spring and summer) with wide views over Ranworth Broad. The broad (lake) itself offers chances to see silkkiuikku, kuningaskalastaja and ruskosuohaukka throughout the year, while the boardwalk trail supports viitatiainen, punatulkku and Luhtakana may also be heard.
In winter, the broad will be busy with feeding wildfowl including haapana, tavi, Lapasorsa, jouhisorsa and a few tukkasotka. In periods of harsh weather, kaulushaikara, lapasotka and other scarcer species may be seen. The alder trees on the trail from the car park may hold good numbers of vihervarpunen and ruskourpiainen.
In summer, there is a chance of seeing a flyover sääksi (kalasääski), but more likely, there will be plenty of kalatiira feeding over the broad. Large gatherings of haarapääsky, räystäspääsky and törmäpääsky may also be seen. Listen out for the songs of tiltaltti, ruokokerttunen, rytikerttunen and even a käki along the boardwalk trail.
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Access
There is a small car park available on the corner of Farm Lane and The Hill, but a larger one at The Maltsters Pub available if you drop in there for a quick drink or a bite to eat. The broad itself is accessed via the boardwalk trail. Wildlife boat trips are on offer here, so visit the Norfolk Wildlife Trust website (see link below) for more details.