Descrizione
This substantial area of dunes, saltmarsh, tidal mudflats, sea, freshwater and reedbeds lies just east of The Wash and attracts numerous migrant waders and passerines, winter wildfowl, and breeding birds.
First to be seen when arriving by road is Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Holme Dunes Reserve. Here there is a Visitor Centre, cafe, disabled parking, gift shop and several hides, one with disabled access. Children enter free and there are educational resources. Breeding birds include Avocetta and terns. In winter Zigolo delle nevi, Fanello nordico, Totano moro, Svasso cornuto, Oca colombaccio, Oca granaiola della taiga, Moretta codona and other rarities visit.
A mile further east is the Bird Observatory and bird ringing station run by Norfolk Ornithologists' Trust. An early autumn visit may produce thousands of waders such as Beccaccia di mare, Piviere dorato, Chiurlo maggiore, Pettegola as well as Spatola, Airone bianco maggiore and Garzetta, and rare passerines such as Averla maggiore, Bigia padovana, Luì forestiero, Merlo dal collare and Balia nera may turn up.
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Accesso
Head north east from Hunstanton on A149, turn left after 3 miles on approaching the village of Holme-Next-the-Sea. Car parks to both reserves along Broadwater Road. Click on a P in the map to get directions.


