Wells is located centrally on the North Norfolk coast. Norfolk has
a good number of coastal managed nature and bird reserves in addition
to some public accessible sites, Including Cley Marshes, Titchwell,
Salthouse, Holme, Holkham fresh marsh and the meals, Wells Woods, Stiffkey
Fen and Blakeney point etc. There are also a number of inland woods,
heaths and reserves well worth a visit at certain times of the year.
Please see sites listed in our links section to gain further information.
One of the premier bird reserves in the country is Cley. Owned by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, the reserve covers a vast area of reedbeds, grazing marsh and wader scrapes. Although well known for spring and autumn rarities, the reserve is well worth a visit at any time of the year. Situated to the east of Cley village, there is a visitor centre which offers elevated views across the reserve. Permits must be obtained from the visitor centre although the East Bank, which is a public footpath, offers views over Arnolds Marsh and across the reserve. Another of Norfolk’s reserves is Titchwell Marsh a most popular RSPB reserve. From the car park, a path leads past the visitor centre then reedbeds and shallow lagoons to the beach. Well known for its breeding Marsh Harriers and Bearded Tits, Titchwell also attracts its own share of rarities each year. Many species of wildfowl can be seen during the winter months including large numbers of Brent and Pink-footed Geese. The lagoons hold large numbers of waders in the autumn during high tides. Extensive views over the lagoons and reedbeds can be obtained from the three visitor hides. The Cobblers is well equipped for birders, be they beginners or twitchers. We have a superb natural history library containing both full and concise BWP, birding videos and the latest copies of the most popular magazines. We believe that the North Norfolk coast has a superb variety of flora and fauna to interest most country enthusiasts. |
