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First visit next weekend- suggestions?

Cazza58
28/06/2019 14:27

Hi everyone,

We have booked a weekend in Suffolk for my birthday weekend and having never been to Minsmere before would love some suggestions of the best route around the reserve, or places not to miss while we are there. Thank you for any advice and help you can offer.  One thing I would love to see is a Dartford Warbler.

Regards,

Carol

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  • 28/06/2019 15:53
    Hi Carol
    WJ has given you a pretty good summary of what's around at the moment. If you pop into the visitor centre on arrival our reception team will happily direct you towards the best locations, which can vary from day to day. Aim to spend as long as possible here to make the most of your visit. If it's a sunny day then visit East Hide in the morning for the best of the light. The Scrape hides usually offer a good variety of gulls, terns, waders, ducks and geese, while the reedbed hides offer the best chance of species such as otter, bittern, bearded tit and marsh harrier.
    For Dartford warbler, there's a chance on the dunes where a couple of pairs have bred this year, but you have a better chance on Westleton Heath or Dunwich Heath. Early morning is often best for them.
    Good luck
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  • 28/06/2019 15:53
    Hi Carol
    WJ has given you a pretty good summary of what's around at the moment. If you pop into the visitor centre on arrival our reception team will happily direct you towards the best locations, which can vary from day to day. Aim to spend as long as possible here to make the most of your visit. If it's a sunny day then visit East Hide in the morning for the best of the light. The Scrape hides usually offer a good variety of gulls, terns, waders, ducks and geese, while the reedbed hides offer the best chance of species such as otter, bittern, bearded tit and marsh harrier.
    For Dartford warbler, there's a chance on the dunes where a couple of pairs have bred this year, but you have a better chance on Westleton Heath or Dunwich Heath. Early morning is often best for them.
    Good luck
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