Descrição
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 Alfaiate and terns. In winter Escrevedeira-das-neves, Pintarroxo-de-bico-amarelo, Perna-vermelha-escuro, Mergulhão-de-pescoço-castanho, Ganso-de-faces-negras, Ganso-campestre, Pato-de-cauda-afilada 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 Ostraceiro, Tarambola-dourada, Maçarico-real, Perna-vermelha-comum as well as Colhereiro, Garça-branca-grande and Garça-branca-pequena, and rare passerines such as Picanço-grande, Toutinegra-gavião, Felosa-bilistada, Melro-de-peito-branco and Papa-moscas-preto may turn up.
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Acesso
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.


