Two consecutive walks
First walk (Cavenham Heath): 6.45pm-8pm
An evening visit to see some of Breckland’s special breeding birds. We will look for Stone Curlew and Woodlark with Spotted Flycatcher and Yellow Wagtail also possible.
Meeting Point: 6.45pm at the junction of West Street & Temple Close, Icklingham. Post Code: IP28 6QB. Grid Red: TL766732. What3words: midwinter.aura.dumpling
Parking: Please park with consideration to residents in Icklingham
Facilities: none
Distance: 2 miles
Accessibility: relatively easy walking on a track
Distance from Letchworth: 50 miles, 1hr 5 mins
Drive from Icklingham to Mayday Farm, Thetford Forest: 15 miles / 23 mins
Second walk (Mayday Farm): 8.45-10.45pm
We will move deep into Thetford Forest near Mayday Farm where we have had in the past a very good success rate for seeing Nightjar. Other species that we might encounter include Woodcock (roding), Tree Pipit and possibly Long-eared Owl. Four species of deer are present in the forest with Roe and Muntjac the most likely to see.
Meeting Point: parking area at 8.45pm
Parking: track off B1106 between Brandon town and A11 for Mayday farm. Post Code: IP27 OSS . Grid Ref: TL793833. What3words: braked.responds.unloading
Anyone unfamiliar with the site is welcome to follow one of us from Icklingham.
Facilities: none
Distance: 3.5 miles
Accessibility: All on tracks but it will be dark by the time we finish
All welcome on one or both walks.
No need to be a member of RSPB.
No need to book. Just meet us there!
Bring stout footwear, a torch and some food and drink and expect a late night.
Image of Woodlark: Ben Andrew (rspb-images.com)
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