A member of our team will review your photograph for suitability and will credit the image to you (unless you request otherwise). If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. But there is a portable toilet which is handy. All Rights Reserved. Opposite is Lynford Waters, which is lovely to walk around again on open heather like plains, shrubs and trees. Latitude\Longitude: 52.51824 , 0.67949. On Church Road, drive past Freeman Primary School and up to right hand turning for Creeting, then view in next field. Provisional species count in official eBird totals. Sorry, no records were found. We are in awe of your ye, What did the happy cactus say to the grumpy cactus, In the trees, in the breezeseek natures peac, See the wonder of nature around you. Lynford Arboretum, Norfolk: View. _________________________________________________________________________, We spend 90% of net income on conservation, public education and advocacy, The RSPB is a member of BirdLife International. Formerly part of Lynford Hall estate, this area still retains features which reflect its parkland origins. I generally find Goldcrests elusive but every so often they cooperate and pose in the open this time in the sun as well for a change. Provisional species count in official eBird totals. Winter and early spring possibly the best times to visit. Walking trails at Lynford Arboretum. Then another one a little further up the path. On arrival in the carpark we met somebody who was looking to borrow a pen, he was a fellow bird watcher and was able to point us in the right direction. Although we understand that some checklists need to be excluded from eBird's public output due to privacy concerns or other issues, we strongly recommend against this unless absolutely necessary. To filter Rejected records, type Rejected into the Search box, all columns can be filtered. contact@birdguides.com The Friends of Thetford Forest are very active and look after the small arboretum on site. Easy 4.6 (82) Lynford Arboretum. It is free to park. If you would like to suggest a photo then please email a copy to contact@birdguides.com along with the website address for this page. Nuthatch: 23/02/2016: Peter Wells: Lynford Arboretum, Norfolk: View. We will deffinitely be back again. A small group of Goldcrests, the first this winter, and quite obliging in posing for some fairly close up pictures. The area has a good range of typical woodland birds. Thanks so much for sharing, Trevor. This arboretum in the Brecks is famous for views of Hawfinch during the winter and spring months, as well as other scarce woodland species such as Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. There were people waiting for any Hawfinches so we joined them and one did turn up after a while, a first for us, and it gave a very good impression of being grumpy at being spotted.. After it flew off we found a seat for lunch and as we ate saw movement in the nearby trees. This arboretum in the Brecks is famous for views of Hawfinch during the winter and spring months, as well as other scarce woodland species such as Lesser Spotted Woodpecker.To view the hornbeams favoured by the Hawfinches walk south through the arboretum and over the lake and view the . 27 Following. Some nice walks with plenty of woodland birds to see along the way . 20+ Golden Plover over bustop . Nunnery Lakes and Lynford Arboretum + Bird Quiz - Week 10 On Thursday, Dad and I went back to Lynford Arboretum to try and get good pictures of the Two-barred Crossbills. BBC cancels Autumn Watch after 17 Years!! Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at our beautiful picnic area, just bring along good food and company! Search the British & Irish Records Archive. Wow ! This is a popular trail for walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude . Red-crested Pochard Titchwell on Patsy's Reedbed. To reduce waste and prevent forest fires, please do not bring any barbeques into the forest. Red-breasted Goose at North Warren in field with Barnacles and 3 feral Red-breasted Geese opposite second car park viewed from path. It is a beautiful place for a walk in general, Hundreds of varieties of trees to walk around all well looked after. To view the hornbeams favoured by the Hawfinches walk south through the arboretum and over the lake and view the trees in the paddock, in the vicinity of TL820936. There are the two sides. 8+ Long-tailed Tits seen throughout the day in every hour on feeders, The Coal Tit returned to the garden briefly this morning, 2 Long-tailed Tits on field this afternoon, Common Gull on neighbours roof this morning and yesterday, Spotted Redshank at Levington Creek on the Lagoon, 50+ Waxwing Felixstowe on Springland Avenue, 2 Long-tailed Tits in garden this morning, 8 Long-tailed Tits in garden this evening, Further Sightings and Pictures on Blog post about the day, 9 Mandarin Ducks (6 Drakes) at Christchurch Park, 2 Tawny Owl at Stowmarket Golf Club. This is a great place for country walk,s full of interesting wildlife and plant,s .nestbox,s for all types of bird's and bat,s scattered along the walk,s well marked path,s with seating . This combination of high species richness and occasionally high numbers of migrants is ecologically significant and provides a remarkable opportunity for visitors to observe and learn about birds. First we visited Lynford Lakes very tranquil lakes and beach. Last Sunday we went over the border from Suffolk into Norfolk to Lynford Arboretum, near Thetford, where we were told there were good chances of seeing a Hawfinch. more sightings on blog post about this day, BLACK-NECKED GREBE in summer plumage at undisclosed site, suffolk, Lesser Whitethroat still at bustop with Chiffchaff, Blackcap and 20+ Hirundines, SWIFT over Chinese restaurant, Stowupland @ 7:10am, COMMON WHITETHROAT at Stowupland by Chinese Restaurant, rest of sightings on blog post about the day, 2+ WHITE WAGTAIL in wagtail roost at Tesco, Stowmarket, YELLOW WAGTAIL in wagtail roost at Tesco, Stowmarket, 80+ Pied Wagtail in roost at Tesco, Stowmarket, 3 SWALLOWS; 1 at Cretingham Golf Club, 2 in Forward Green, 2 BITTERN; One near Konik Field, and one at Bittern Hide, 2 SAND MARTIN over Reedbed by North Bushes, 2 BLACK REDSTARTS on Sand Banks by Visitor Center, for rest of days sightings, see blog post about this day, CHIFFCHAFF at Bosmere by river by Alderson Lake. Mainly conifer forest but some deciduous and a small arboretum. first observed drinking at pond at feeding station before display crest while on branches above the pond. Please click on the map icon below to load Lynford GP in your preferred map. Seriously, that was a brilliant day, and thank you for sharing. Site location details and google satellite image for Lynford GP. Starting from the Lakes carpark, the Blue Walk passes through Sequoia Avenue, one of the special features of the area. Lynford Arboretum at Lynford near Thetford is noted for its variety of bird life, spring flowers and autumn fungi. Oh it certainly paid off crossing the border Trevorsuch a burst of colourthey almost look tropical!!! My I bet you were glad that you made that last minute decision. The Shepherds Baa caf is an independent cafe which opened in 2021 and is located in the heart of Thetford Forest. first in 3 Years! Exotic species flags differentiate locally introduced species from native species. single flock observed feeding below area of dead willowherb near pond. To filter/search please enter a phrase. You can see plenty of different birds and insects. The Shepherds Baa caf is located on the edge of Lynford Arboretum and Lynford Lakes and is situated in an ideal place for dog walkers, bird watchers and anyone with an interest in the countryside. More sightings on blog post about this day soon. 16 species seen in the garden - see my BUBO Listings Britain 2014 Year List for more details, Several Red-breasted Merganser's on the River, Dad had 10 Golden Plover at Brettenham this morning, Little Owl calling at Stonham Barns Golf Club this evening, 2 Hawfinch at Lynford Arboretum by Visitor Hut mid a'noon, 10+ Crossbillat Lynford Arboretum by Visitor Hut mid a'noon, 5+ Bullfinch at Lynford Arboretum in Paddock midday, 2+ Kingfisher at Stowmarket Golf Club mid afternoon, Further sightings on blog post about this day. Visited two weekends in a row after a recommendation from a friend. Guided bird walks are an ideal way to get into birding or to sharpen your skills! Lynford Arboretum really is a nature lovers paradise. Join birding experts on scheduled walks from October through May. There is a little beach which is fun for children. Some 275 different species have been sighted. If you are taking your dog - please note that there are limited dog 'poo' bins. more sightings on blog post about this day. Last Sunday we went over the border from Suffolk into Norfolk to Lynford Arboretum, near Thetford, where we were told there were good chances of seeing a Hawfinch. more. Then seen down Cormorant Road but distant, Great White Egret at Alton Water viewed from The Wonder, Velvet Scoter on the Strand viewed fromlay bynear Suffolk Food Hall, Long-tailed Duck at Freston on the strand viewed from Stoke Sailing Club, Goosander at Alton Water, flew over Lemons Hill bridge, Barn Owl hunting in a field in Tattingstone, Didn't visit Dam to see Great Northern Diver butapparentlystill present at Alton Water, 2 Kingfisher flew over river viewed from Lemons Hill Bridge at Alton Water, 150+ Wader species on the Strand including Oystercatchers, Redshank, Curlew, Lapwings, and Turnstones, Goldcrest in Tit flock at Alton Water in the Wonder car park, Redpoll heard flying over Lemons Hill Bridge at Alton Water, Common Gull again on neighbours roof midday, 30+ Waxwing flew over Gun Cotton Road, Stowmarket, 5+ Goosander at Lackford Lakes from Stegals Hide, Bullfinch near Visitor Center by Orchard Hide Wood at Lackford Lakes, Velvet Scoter at Freston viewed from Stoke sailing Club, Common Gull again on neighbours roof today with Black-headed Gulls, Common Gull on neighbours roof today with Black-headed Gulls - probably same bird from Febuary, 20+ Golden Plover over bustop again this morning, Tawny Owl seen at 17:15 hours in Old Newton in tree, 50+ Fieldfare and Redwing over bustop this morning, No sign of Waxwings in Stowmarket Cedars Area - also no sign on Sunday, Mediterranean Gull Stour Estuary flew past boat, 15+ Grey Plover on mudflats on Stour Estuary, 100+ other common waders on Stour Estuary mudflats, 18+ Waxwing Stowmarket in Cedar Estate on Gun Cotton Road, Sparrowhawk in regular spot in garden briefly this morning, 4 Waxwing (seen by Dad) in Stonham seen near cross roads, 20+ Roe Deer on the roundabout on Bury A14 in regular place, 50+ Golden Plover over bustop this morning, a first for the garden, Richardson's Canada Goose at Salthouse at Gramborough Hill in fields with 1000 other geese, Missed a Sacred Ibis over Cley, and also missed 4 Waxwing in visitor center car park at Cley, 5 Golden Plover on Simmonds Scrape at Cley, 4 Possible White Storks fly over Bacton Middle School, 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker around Stowmarket in town center and Lakeside fisheries, No sign of any waxwings in Stowmarket today, 7+ Green Woodpecker at Stowmarket Golf Center midday, 2 Grey Heron over house this morning on paper round, Grey Wagtail heard calling in a garden on paper round, 4+ Bullfinch heard in same garden on paper round, 6 Roe Deer in fields left of Bury A14 at junction 49, 3 Roe Deer in fields left of Bury A14 at junction 49, No sign of Black-bellied Dipper at Thetford by The Old Bridge, Firecrest at Lynford Aboretum near Lynford Water Car Park, 7+ Bullfinch at Lynford Arboretum in Paddocks, C.10 Redpoll sp. Patience is a virtue, and there are times when it pays off, and this was definitely one of those times. Along the way youll also see 5 information panels with fascinating forestry facts. United Kingdom Joined January 2011. All in all a nice way to while away a couple of hours. It was a surprise finding the bird lookout hut. Lynford Arboretum, Norfolk County, England, GB on Tue Feb 21, 2023, Lynford Arboretum, Norfolk County, England, GB, Another location near Lynford Arboretum, Norfolk County, England, GB on Tue Feb 21, 2023, Another location near Lynford Arboretum, Norfolk County, England, GB. Woodland, lake and grass paddocks. It is a beautiful place for a walk in general, Hundreds of varieties of trees to walk around all well looked after. You must have been so properly chuffed with such stunning and rare sightings. What a brilliant set of photos Trevor, top birds plus my favourites the Yellowhammer, I have not seen a Firecrest before, and am blown away with it's features. 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