SUFFOLK BIRDWATCHING BREAKS

also: The wealth of wildflowers of Suffolk are at their best from late May to July, bringing with them their attendant butterflies and dragonflies

Obviously, the time of year will always play a part in the planning of your birdwatching time, but a typical Suffolk Birdwatching Break would be........

Day 1 Arrive at Westleton between 1 and 1.30 pm. Settle into your room and, after a cup of tea and introductions, start your break with an afternoon of birdwatching
Return to the house in plenty of time for a three course evening meal (with wine)
On summer evenings, we can go out to look for Owls and Nightjars.

Day 2: After breakfast, there will be a full day's birdwatching. (A substantial packed lunch with tea and coffee will be taken along.)
Return late afternoon with time to freshen up before your evening meal which may be followed by another chance to find those elusive nocturnal species.

Day 3: After breakfast, there will be a long morning's birdwatching (Tea and Biscuits provided!) returning to the house for a late lunch before your departure.
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During the winter months, when the days are shorter, we make the most of the daylight hours, arriving home as darkness falls and relax in the lounge after dinner.

WINTER

Red-throated Diver, Sea Duck, Wild Swan, Geese, Harriers, Raptors, Water Rail, Gulls, Short Eared Owls, Shore Lark, Snow Bunting, Waxwing

SPRING

Bittern, Spoonbill, Garaney, Raptors, Black Tailed Godwit, Sandpipers, Ruff, Avocet, Nightingale, Warblers and many other migrants.

SUMMER

Bittern, Marsh Harrier, Avocet, Terns Barn Owl, Woodlark, Bearded Tit, Redstart, Nightjar, Dartford Warbler

AUTUMN

Green and Wood Sandpiper, Spotted Redshank, Curlew Sandpiper, Little Stint, Skuas, Pied Flycatchers, Firecrest, migrant warblers and rarities and many more...

What to see:

The Suffolk coast is excellent to see birds all year round but the birds change with the seasons.