England · five wildlife sites

Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Norfolk

Explore these places for wildlife in Norfolk. Seasonal notes suggest when to look; sightings are not guaranteed.

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Cley and Salthouse Marshes

Near Cley next the Sea and Salthouse.

Habitat: Coastal reedbeds, grazing marsh and shallow pools behind a shingle beach.
Wildlife to look for: Marsh harrier, bittern, avocet (especially spring and summer), spoonbill (especially spring and summer) and snow bunting (winter).

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Near Hickling.

Habitat: A large broad surrounded by reedbeds, grazing marsh, dykes and woodland.
Wildlife to look for: Common crane, marsh harrier, bittern, swallowtail butterfly (mainly late May to July) and Norfolk hawker dragonfly (early summer).

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Near Titchwell.

Habitat: Freshwater lagoons and reedbeds give way to saltmarsh and a sandy beach.
Wildlife to look for: Avocet, bearded tit and marsh harrier.

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Near Strumpshaw.

Habitat: Reedbeds, wet meadows and woodland beside the River Yare.
Wildlife to look for: Bittern, kingfisher, cuckoo (spring and early summer) and swallowtail butterfly (mainly late May to July).

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Near Weeting.

Habitat: Dry Breckland grassland and sandy heath bordered by woodland.
Wildlife to look for: Stone curlew (spring and summer), woodlark, tree pipit (spring and summer), spotted flycatcher (summer) and rabbit.
Access note: This reserve opens seasonally; check the official page for opening dates.