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Description
The site of Ormesby Broad and Rollesby Broad is very easily accessible and involves little walking, although a scope is highly recommended as birds can be distant. There is always a chance of finding something scarce here, however, there is usually a suite of typcial wildfowl here to keep you going in the meantime as well as some of the more iconic species of the Norfolk Broads.
In winter, expect to find high numbers of Lișiță, Rață cu cap castaniu and Rață moțată on both Broads. Checking each broad throughly from each viewpoint is essential, as there may be Rață sunătoare and scarcites such as Rață cu cap negru, Ferestraș mic, Ferestraș mare mixed in. In particularly cold periods, Corcodel cu gât roșu, Corcodel de iarnă, Corcodel cu gât negru, Rață de ghețuri, Cufundar mare and other rarities are entirely possible for the lucky observer. The reedbed along the edge of Ormesby Broad may hold Buhai de baltă, while skenes of Gâscă cu cioc scurt may be moving overhead.
In spring, there can often be huge arrivals of mixed hirundine flocks, with clouds of Rândunică, Lăstun de mal and Lăstun de casă expected. There is always an outside chance of a Rândunică roșcată being in the mix. Large numbers of Chiră de baltă are also exepcted, and these are sometimes joined by Chiră polară, Chirighiță neagră and Pescăruș mic which will all be on their way elsewhere.
The summer can be a fantastic time to spot screaming parties of Drepnea neagră over the lakes, while Erete de stuf can be found hunting the reedbed. The sound of Stufărică may be heard, while Pescăraș albastru may be spotted over the lakes. Autumn can be quiter at these sites with the Norfolk coast recieving more attention, however, there is always a chance of a passage Uligan pescar to keep you going until the winter birds return.
Details
Access
There is a car park, and the viewpoints are next to the car park. The viewpoint for Ormesby Broad (looking north) is on the edge of a (sometimes busy) road.
Terrain and Habitat
Lake , ReedbedsConditions
FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , SpringRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Car , FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
During the middle of the day on both Saturday and Sunday, and sometimes weekdays in summer, expect to see boats using the lakes. These may cause the wildfowl to temporarily move on elsewhere, so be advised that visiting at these times may be less productive for birding.