Weeting Heath Nature Reserve
Weeting Heath Nature Reserve
Weeting Heath Nature Reserve
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Dale
Wilmslow, UK145 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We visited Weeting nature reserve a day after it opened for the spring 2023 season. We saw a stone curlew from West Hide thanks to the generosity of an enthusiast with a very good telescope (too far away to see through binoculars). There was also a large rookery and a variety of woodland birds on the feeders. A highlight (thanks to David, the volunteer who personally took us to see the flowers) was the sighting of the rare Breckland speedwell, together with the common and fingered varieties. The manager there was also very informative. Well worth a visit!
Written April 10, 2023
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Sightseer620627
Salisbury, UK81 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Such a lovely welcoming reserve, the warden Jason was lovely and the two volunteers who happened to be his parents were exactly the right sort of people you would want at a reserve. Informative, welcoming and kind. What more can be said! The stone curlews were a real treat and other birders in the hide were also very welcoming and helpful. Assisted us to see the stone curlews who were very well camouflaged.
Written April 11, 2024
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hypercolius
87 contributions
Jun 2020
This is a spectacular site which offers visitors extremely high chances of seeing the elusive stone-curlew, this being the best place in the country to see these elusive birds.
After just ten minutes of searching for them from the hides I was easily able to observe them for hours whilst they gave wonderful views. Buzzards frequent the lands around and curlews are often seen here as well, and long-eared owl reside nearby.
It also has a large inaccessible portion of the reserve but which gives beautiful views over the heathland.
After just ten minutes of searching for them from the hides I was easily able to observe them for hours whilst they gave wonderful views. Buzzards frequent the lands around and curlews are often seen here as well, and long-eared owl reside nearby.
It also has a large inaccessible portion of the reserve but which gives beautiful views over the heathland.
Written November 4, 2020
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Jonathan A
Cromer, UK45 contributions
Apr 2022
Hello, a friend and I paid a visit to Weeting Heath Nature Reserve. Ok it is a small reserve with 2 Hides and a Woodland shelter. as well as a visitor centre with basic facilities. The main attraction is the elusive Stone Curlew which can be seen from the Hides and there is also a camera with Live streaming in the Visitor Centre overlooking a nest. Other wildlife can be seen including Hares, Lapwing and other speices. There is a sightings board in the Visitor Centre. and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly.
The reserve is only open from April to June ,
The only criticism is that the signpost to the Nature Reserve could be improved as it is easily missed from the road. We combined a visit with another nature reserve.
The reserve is only open from April to June ,
The only criticism is that the signpost to the Nature Reserve could be improved as it is easily missed from the road. We combined a visit with another nature reserve.
Written April 28, 2022
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Isabelle S
Steyning, UK59 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
We went to Weeting Heath after reading reviews about the stone curlews and the heathland. On arrival we were refused a carers discount for a disabled visitor. So in effect I had to pay twice. I was expecting nice heathland walks. Instead it was a 100m walk to the East and West of the main entrance to reach the two hides. We did spot the stone curlews at a great distance. All the other birds could be found in my own garden. The woodland walk was across a busy main road and could be accessed by any member of the public for free, so I can’t see how NWT can justify the £4.25 admission fee. NWT Upton Broad and Marshes charge a nominal £1 parking fee and give you access to miles of beautiful walks. I won’t be returning to Weeting.
Written April 17, 2019
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J S
Worcester, UK42 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
This is a Norfolk Wildlife trust reserve. Here you get the chance to get distant views of Stone Curlews if you are lucky. There are also a wild variety of other woodland birds that can be viewed from the new hide or from the woodland walks. We were lucky to be there on a day when the moth trap had been on, and saw some fantastic moths. The staff could not have been more helpful, there enthusiasm for the reserve was infectious, and I didn't want to leave.
Written June 22, 2017
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WILLIAM W
Bolton, UK461 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
A flying visit - but not disappointed. Stone curlew had relocated because of fox predation but still visible with a scope. Friendly and informative reception, coffees etc available in visitor centre
Written June 17, 2017
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johnfromlynn
kings lynn35 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Weeting Heath is a Norfolk Wildlife Trust site.
It's main attraction for serious twitchers, which I'm not, is the Stone Curlew.
Very difficult to spot, we stayed for a while in 1 of the hides but didn't see any as they are very well camouflaged.
But what we did see was an amazing variety of birds in another hide, probably the best show I've seen. A knowledgeable guy in the hide helped us identify them.
A walk around the woods opposite was alive with the birds singing, although slightly spoiled by someone moving a marker post, so we didn't get the full walk completed. We advised the visitor centre and hope Norfolk Wildlife Trust have sorted it.
This would be a lovely spot for children to get to know various birds or good practice if you are taking up photography. It's not a massive place so I would suggest fitting this in with other activities, or visiting 1 of the other Reserves close by.
We will go back again and enjoyed our time there. Think you should give it a try and support Norfolk Wildlife Trust and our countryside.
It's main attraction for serious twitchers, which I'm not, is the Stone Curlew.
Very difficult to spot, we stayed for a while in 1 of the hides but didn't see any as they are very well camouflaged.
But what we did see was an amazing variety of birds in another hide, probably the best show I've seen. A knowledgeable guy in the hide helped us identify them.
A walk around the woods opposite was alive with the birds singing, although slightly spoiled by someone moving a marker post, so we didn't get the full walk completed. We advised the visitor centre and hope Norfolk Wildlife Trust have sorted it.
This would be a lovely spot for children to get to know various birds or good practice if you are taking up photography. It's not a massive place so I would suggest fitting this in with other activities, or visiting 1 of the other Reserves close by.
We will go back again and enjoyed our time there. Think you should give it a try and support Norfolk Wildlife Trust and our countryside.
Written April 25, 2017
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cliff d
Ipswich, UK532 contributions
May 2021 • Solo
Great place to see stone curlew in spring and summer plus other birds and wildlife.
Two hides plus woodland walks across the road.
Two hides plus woodland walks across the road.
Written May 12, 2021
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Edo Z
London, UK186 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
I joined a Marvelous Moths event that was well worth it - lots of different moths in the moth trap and several more to be found in the walk along the forest path afterwards. Very friendly and knowledgable staff leading the event too!
I also got to see a few stone curlews from the West Hide - close enough to see with just binoculars. Also there were a few tree pipits up towards Hockwold Heath along the forest walk.
For anyone relying on public transport like myself, the nearest station is Brandon, approx. 45 minutes walk away. The stretch along the Hockwold Road is walkable, but there's no hard shoulder or foot-path, so one constantly has to step up onto the verge when traffic is coming. Not ideal. There is however a longer (7km in total) but safer and prettier way around. I'll include the screenshot of the google map for this in the photos.
I also got to see a few stone curlews from the West Hide - close enough to see with just binoculars. Also there were a few tree pipits up towards Hockwold Heath along the forest walk.
For anyone relying on public transport like myself, the nearest station is Brandon, approx. 45 minutes walk away. The stretch along the Hockwold Road is walkable, but there's no hard shoulder or foot-path, so one constantly has to step up onto the verge when traffic is coming. Not ideal. There is however a longer (7km in total) but safer and prettier way around. I'll include the screenshot of the google map for this in the photos.
Written May 13, 2018
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Lovely morning watching bird feeder, yellow hammer, woodpecker, chaffinches, long tailed, great, blue & coal tits, nuthatch & many more, sadly no stone curlew as eggs had been predates, staff are so friendly , Weeting fish & chips also good.Thanks Julie & Colin.
Written May 20, 2017
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