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Green Sandpiper at Stiffkey fen by Julian Bhalerao
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Little Ringed Plover at Stiffkey fen by Julian Bhalerao
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Stiffkey fen
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Stiffkey fen
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Summary
A very productive wetland site
Location
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TF987438
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52.954760, 0.956528
This little gem of a reserve is situated east of Stiffkey village just north of the coast road. Parking is available just up the hill to the west of the fen, you then cross to the inland side of the road where a hedge lined path has been provided, keep an eye out for Yellowhammers, warblers in season and Barn Owls over the meadows. Cross the road by the stream and follow the path up to the sea wall, there is a small House martin colony on your left and excellent trees and bushes for passerines along the stream. You will start to get views of the fen on your right but it is easier to view from the sea wall. In winter if the tide is in you can sometimes see divers and grebes in the coastal creeks, a Kingfisher is often around and at low tide estuarine waders can be seen. The fen itself can be excellent during passage times, with Sandpipers, Stints, Godwits and Shanks present. Scarcer species often turn up. Little Ringed Plovers and Avocets breed. During winter it can be good for Ducks
Target Species
passage waders