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Buckenham Marshes is a nature reserve situated on the northern bank of the River Yare. It’s home to a variety of wildlife including wading birds, ducks and geese. The reserve is also an important breeding ground for lapwings, redshanks and other bird species. Visitor Buckenham Marshes to enjoy walking trails and bird hides, as well as the opportunity to see many different bird species.

Buckenham Marshes is a wetland habitat located in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. The marshes are home to a diversity of animal and bird species, and are especially known for their large flocks of wintering wading birds, including lapwings and golden clovers.

This hide at Strumpshaw Fen is the perfect spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. You'll get up close to the water, where you've got an ideal vantage point to witness the birds in their natural habitat. Spot the likes of marsh harriers, colourful kingfishers, elusive bitterns and bearded tits amongst many others.

RSPB Rockland Marshes is a nature reserve with wonderful views over Rockland Broad and the River Yare. The reedbeds and open grazing marshes afford year-round displays of wildlife. Keep a look out for bird species including barn owl, great crested grebe, Cetti's warbler, kingfisher, mute swan, tufted duck, pochard, and goldeneye.

Great spot for watching the wildfowl when the water skiers aren't using the lakes

The lake here is private and used by the local waterski club. However, from the roadside, you can admire the flooded gravel pits and get a close-up view of the quarry conveyor belt. This conveyor runs under Bath Hills Road and Hall Road to the sand and gravel workings to the south. Thanks to its proximity to the road, you'll get an unusual opportunity to see this bit of logistical genius. Not to be mistaken for the bottom of a toboggan run.

Buckenham marshes is an ideal place to watch for birds of prey, including barn owls, marsh harriers, kestrels and peregrine falcons. Look out for hares, stoats and Chinese water deer in the surrounding fields.

When walking from Chedgrave along the River Chet to Hardley Flood, the walkway at this point has collapsed and is impassable. Unfortunately, there are no signs further along the path on either side to warn you of the obstruction. Clearly the upkeep of this section of footpath has been left for some time, which is a shame as the loop back around to Chedgrave around the reserve is beautiful.