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Bittern profile

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This reserve introduces you to the full range of broadland habitats and wildlife. Walk round the reedbeds, woodlands and orchid-rich meadows and you could chance upon marsh harriers, bitterns and kingfishers.

Opening times

Open from dawn until dusk every day (except Christmas Day).

Entrance charges

Non-members: £2.50 adults; 50p children; £1.50 concessions and £5 families. RSPB members free.

Contact us

01603 715191

strumpshaw@rspb.org.uk

Nearest town: Norwich, Norfolk

Grid reference: TG341065

Directions

For directions, please see our How to get here page.

Links

  • National Rail Enquiries
  • National Express East Anglia
This reserve is a VAQAS quality assured visitor attraction

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Last published: 06/03/2008 17:21:39
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Bittern profile - Nigel Blake
Reedbed at Strumpshaw Fen reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 6078500_00235_009)
Volunteers reedcutting at Strumpshaw Fen - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1015908)
Water soldier in water ditch - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 6078500_00234_009)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)