Mid-Summer Norfolk Birdwatching Special

Friday 11th – Monday 14th July 2014

Stone Curlew, high on our most-wanted list

There’s nowhere better to be in July than on the North Norfolk coast. This beautiful stretch of unspoiled coastline holds year-round fascination for birdwatchers and we will enjoy resident birds along with the summer visitors. We hope to see such charismatic species as Avocet, Bittern, Stone Curlew, Bearded Tit, Marsh Harriers, Barn Owl and Dartford Warbler. July also sees the start of return wader migration and there’s always a chance of a rarity popping up at this time of year. Expect to see around 120 species during our stay in this magical part of the world.

During our stay we will visit the famous nature reserves at RSPB Titchwell, Cley NWT, Holkham NNR along the beautiful North Norfolk coast and many other exciting locations. We will draw on our huge experience of birding in this area and will also be in constant touch with the very latest birding information to ensure we see the maximum number of species possible. As always on a tour with The Biggest Twitch, we will also allow plenty of time to enjoy good views of the birds we encounter along the way.

RSPB Titchwell, always an exciting place to visit

Itinerary

Day 1:

The tour starts early on Friday morning at mutually agreed pick-up points as we drive over to North Norfolk, birding along the way and aiming to reach East Anglia by early afternoon. We may look for Stone Curlews before finishing our day on the beautiful North Norfolk coast at dusk. We will respond to the latest bird news for any scarce and rare birds in the area. Overnight in our comfortable hotel on the North Norfolk coast close to the marshes teeming with birds.

Days 2 and 3:

The long daylight hours will give us plenty of time to explore the unspoiled coastline of North Norfolk. Our exact itinerary will be governed by the weather and latest bird news. During our time in the area we will explore the best birding sites at RSPB Titchwell, Cley NWT and Holkham NNR and respond to bird news as it comes in. We will also be keeping our eyes peeled for those special local mammal residents including four species of deer, common seals and brown hares. Overnight in our comfortable hotel on the North Norfolk coast.

Day 4:

After some pre-breakfast birding, we spend the rest of the morning mopping up any species we may have missed before saying goodbye to the North Norfolk coast around lunchtime. If time permits, we may break our return journey with more birding en route before reaching the agreed drop-off points.

We'll be looking out for Spoonbill....

Our trip includes three nights’ accommodation on a fully inclusive basis (ie including 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 evening meals) in comfortable en suite double and twin rooms, guiding throughout the trip by Alan and Ruth, transport throughout the tour, entrance to all reserves, use of our field guides and Leica telescopes, and individual checklists of the birds.

The cost of this mid-summer Norfolk birding trip for an exclusive small group on a fully-inclusive basis is £795 per person (no single supplement). We are running this tour with a maximum of six participants to ensure that everyone has the best possible experience during their holiday.

The cost does not include: personal travel insurance, alcoholic drinks, additional drinks/snacks, and any items of a personal nature.

... and Reed Buntings are a regular encounter along the North Norfolk coast

During our stay we will be looking for:

Fulmar, Bittern, Little Egret, Spoonbill, Egyptian Goose, Garganey, Eider, Marsh Harrier, Hobby, Red-legged Partridge, Grey Partridge, Avocet, Stone Curlew, Little Ringed Plover, Knot, Curlew Sandpiper, Ruff, Black-tailed Godwit, Bar-tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Spotted Redshank, Green Sandpiper, Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull, Little Gull, Black Tern, Turtle Dove, Cuckoo, Barn Owl, Nightjar, Green Woodpecker, Yellow Wagtail, Dartford Warbler, Bearded Tit, Yellowhammer, Corn Bunting and any other scarce or rare birds that we may encounter.

For more details or to book your place on this exclusive small group tour, please email us on info@thebiggesttwitch.com.

We usually make time to squeeze in a slice of cake or two....

We look forward to sharing Norfolk’s fabulous birdlife with you!

We give you the chance to get up close and personal with the birds!