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Marsh harrier gliding over reedbedSedge warbler in flightReed warbler singing in reedbed
Male nightjar in display flightRed admiral butterfly basking on woodClose up of heather flowers
Flock of avocets on mudMale kingfisher on branchStarling roost at dusk
The River Alde at Snape MaltingsIcy hawthorn twigHunting barn owl

Top things to do in Spring

  1. Look out for barn owls and marsh harriers hunting over the marshes
  2. See how many species you can spot nesting around the buildings
  3. Listen out for sedge, reed and Cetti's warblers singing in the reedbeds

Top things to do in Summer

  1. Visit Snape Warren for flowering heather in August
  2. Take a stroll across Snape Warren at dusk to hear the mysterious nightjar
  3. Look for the wide variety of flowers and insects on the marshes

Top things to do in Autumn

  1. Visit on a rising tide to watch hundreds of avocets and black-tailed godwits gather on the estuary
  2. Stay till dusk to witness the spectacular display of roosting starlings
  3. Keep your eyes peeled for a passing kingfisher

Top things to do in Winter

  1. Look for bearded tits in the reedbeds
  2. Enjoy a stroll along the estuary to look for wading birds
  3. Keep your eyes peeled for a barn owl hunting over the marshes

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