Discover the birds of prey that call RSPB Strumpshaw Fen their home during the summer months. During a slow walk with our expert wildlife guide, Drew Lyness, it’ll be eyes to the skies as we search for everything soaring, gliding, hovering and diving.
Expect to receive some useful hints and tips on how to search for, find and identify upwards of nine raptor species (hawks, harriers, buzzards, falcons and more) that can be recorded in the area at this time of year. High summer is a fantastic time to spot raptors, both resident and migratory, as they move through the Yare Valley. You’ll learn more about the habitats, behaviours, populations and identification of some of Norfolk’s most spectacular birds of prey including Sparrowhawk, Marsh Harrier, Hobby and even Osprey!
We’ll stop at a couple of excellent vantage points on the reserve to spend time scanning the skies in search of these ace aerial hunters. We may spot a wealth of other birds and wildlife during the walk and anything of interest will also be pointed out by our guide. With both familiar and much scarcer species on offer at this time of year, we hope we’ll be able to offer you a fantastic induction into the world of raptor watching. Bring it on!
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Who is this walk for?
This session will be ideal for those who are new to birdwatching or are wanting to advance their ID skills.
Are children allowed on this event?
Older children are welcome on this event. Due to the length of walk and content we advise that children are aged 12 years and above.
What to bring?
Binoculars will be essential to help you make to the most of this event, while sunglasses are also recommended. You may also wish to bring a snack and a drink.
Meeting Point
The walk will start from reception hide.
Other information
The only toilets available are at reception so if you need to use them during the event, you will need to make your way there on your own. Please note that there are limited seating opportunities at the viewpoints.
This walk is wholly weather dependent and will be cancelled in the event of high winds, rain or typically unfavourable conditions for raptors.