Cliffs, beaches and estuaries

Bustling colonies of seabirds, beautiful beaches and lagoons packed with waders and wildfowl guarantee a memorable visit to our coastal reserves. You can also experience the thrill of seeing long-distance migrant birds dropping in to rest and feed on their epic journeys.

Featured reserve

Snettisham

This is the place to witness two of the UK's great wildlife spectacles. On big tides, as water covers the vast mudflats of The Wash, tens of thousands of wading birds are pushed onto the roost banks and islands in front of the RSPB hides.

Visitor tips

These tips will help you to make the most of your visit:

Seabird colonies on cliffs are at their best in spring and early summer
Some of our coastal reserves incorporate beautiful beaches - perfect for a relaxing walk or picnic
Birds like beaches too - look along the tideline for waders, gulls and terns
Look carefully out to sea and you may see seals or even porpoises breaking the surface