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Felixstowe (Suffolk)

The Felixstowe peninsula, with Landguard at one end and Felixstowe Ferry at the other, is a prime east coast location for autumn migrants and often hosts an unexpected oddity. A September visit should produce migrants departing the country after the breeding season or passing through on their way south.

Itinerary by Nigel Odin

Overview

Landguard lies at the mouth of Harwich Haven and provides cover for tired migrants, while Felixstowe Ferry is at the mouth of the River Deben and can be excellent for waders and chats. There is largely open access to Landguard Nature Reserve. To visit Landguard Bird Observatory, contact Nigel Odin (see below) in advance. Parking at Landguard is currently free. At Felixstowe Ferry there is limited free parking between the Ferry Boat Inn car park and the road, and pay parking at the café.

Birds

Marsh Harrier, Avocet, Little Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, Redshank, Mediterranean Gull, terns, Wryneck, Yellow Wagtail, Common Redstart, Whinchat, Northern Wheatear, Barred and other Sylvia Warblers, Pied Flycatcher, Red-backed Shrike, Reed and occasional Ortolan Buntings.

Bird news

For the latest news, call Birdline East Anglia on 09068 700245. To report sightings, call 01603 763388 or text 07941 333970. Recent reports at Landguard are regularly updated at www.lbo.org.uk.

Maps

OS map: Landranger 169 (www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk).

Contacts

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

Landguard recorder: Nigel Odin, Bird Observatory, View Point Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 3TW (tel: 01394 673782; email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Accommodation

For Landguard Bird Observatory (basic dormitory), contact Nigel Odin.

For hotels and B&Bs in Felixstowe, contact the visitor centre (tel: 01394 276770; email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Food and drink

Try the Crows Nest Café at Landguard or one of several options at Felixstowe Ferry.

First published in Birdwatch 183: 18 (September 2007). To order a copy featuring a full itinerary please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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