Overview

The north-eastern tip of the Norfolk coast between Winterton and Waxham contains a wide variety of different habitats, including extensive dune heaths, wet meadows, agricultural fields and open water. It makes an excellent alternative to the county’s busiest birdwatching stretches around Titchwell and Cley, with enough varied birding to occupy a whole day.

Birds

Occasional Bewick’s and Whooper Swans, Pink-footed, White-fronted, Brent and possibly Tundra Bean and Barnacle Geese, Long-tailed Duck, Common and occasional Velvet Scoters, Red-throated Diver, Marsh and Hen Harriers, possibly Rough-legged Buzzard, Merlin, Common Crane, European Golden Plover, possibly Arctic Tern, occasional Little Auk, Barn and Short-eared Owls, chance of Shore Lark, European Stonechat, Fieldfare, Redwing, perhaps Firecrest, Brambling, Snow and possibly Lapland Buntings, chance of late migrant passerines and perhaps rarities.  

Bird news

For the latest news, call Birdline East Anglia on 09068 700245. To report sightings, call 01603 763388.

Maps

OS map: Outdoor Leisure 40 (www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk).  

View Larger Map

Contact

County recorder: Giles Dunmore (email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Birding nearby

• Breydon Water (TG 489070) can hold large numbers of waders and wildfowl.
• Great Yarmouth seafront is good for Mediterranean Gull, and the nearby cemetery for migrants.  

Accommodation

Visit the official Norfolk Tourism website at www.visitnorfolk.co.uk.  

Food and drink

Winterton has a general store and a fish- and-chip shop in addition to the Beach Café, which in November is only open at weekends. The kiosk at Horsey Windpump serves snacks and hot drinks, and hot food is available at the Nelson Head.