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Redshank calling from fencepostLapwing nest-scrapingBrown hare running
Marsh harriers in aerial 'food pass'Southern hawker in flightLapwing in display flight over breeding grounds
Male shoveler landing on waterPink-footed goose flock taking flightFlock of lapwing in flight
RSPB Berney Marshes nature reserve, view of marshes in frost with Berney Arms Mill in the distanceMale wigeon grazingGrazing marsh in winter at Berney Marshes

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Berney Marshes and Breydon Water is one of the best places for wildlife in the UK.

Top things to do in Spring

  1. Look out for lapwings performing their tumbling courtship displays
  2. Listen for the yodelling courtship calls of redshanks
  3. Enjoy a gentle stroll along the riverbank

Top things to do in Summer

  1. Look out for lapwings and redshanks feeding on the marshes
  2. Take a peaceful stroll along the riverbank
  3. Watch out for marsh harriers and other birds of prey

Top things to do in Autumn

  1. Look out for wild ducks and geese arriving from colder countries
  2. Soak up the peaceful atmosphere on a gentle riverbank stroll
  3. Walk to Breydon Water to see wading birds feeding in the mud

Top things to do in Winter

  1. Watch thousands of wild ducks, geese and wading birds flocking on the marshes
  2. Look out for marsh harriers and other birds of prey on the wing
  3. See huge flocks of wildfowl and wading birds feeding at Breydon Water

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