Titchwell Marsh, on the north Norfolk coast, is one of the country's best loved and most visited nature reserves. It is also at risk from the sea – unless we do something now. A visit to Titchwell is always special. Grey plovers and sanderlings fly over your head, having travelled non-stop from the Arctic circle. Marsh harriers display in front of you - an unforgettable sight, especially when you realise they almost disappeared entirely from the UK in the 70s. And don't forget the thriving colony of our very own emblem - the dainty and elegant avocet. If the sea breaches our defences and floods the freshwater marsh with salty sea water, then much of the wildlife living on this reserve is at risk. We've already had to patch the sea wall in a number of places after the highest tides. If we act now, we still have time to stop the reserve as we know it from being lost forever. Rob Coleman, Titchwell Marsh Reserve Manager, tells us more: What do we hope to achieve?You can't defeat the sea. But you can work with it. We will reshape the seaward side of the reserve, creating new salt marshes and mudflats to absorb the power of the sea and protect the precious freshwater marsh and reedbed. So as not to disturb the reserve wildlife, this massive and innovative project can only be carried out between August and October. We expect the work to take two years, but once finished, we'll have created freshwater reedbeds that will become a wonderful new refuge for the wildlife that rely on this special habitat. Video kindly provided by BirdGuides. | Your gift today can help reshape the future of Titchwell Marsh Our targetWith your help we need to raise £1,400,000 Why we need your helpFunding has been secured from the EU LIFE+ fund for 50% (£700,000) of the costs of this project, which means every pound you give is worth double. However, we'll only obtain this grant if we raise enough to match their generous funding offer.
More and more of the UK's coastal marshes are being squeezed out of existence. Please help us save Titchwell Marsh before it's too late. How much should I give?| £15 | becomes £30 with EU Life project funding | | £25 | becomes £50 with EU Life project funding | | £60 | becomes £120 with EU Life project funding |
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You can donate by secure online form, by telephone or by post.
1. Secure online form
Donating online is easy and ensures that more of your money is used for conservation.
2. By telephone
Our Membership Services team can also take donations over the phone.
01767 693 680
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3. By post
We can accept donations by cheque too. Please make cheques payable to The RSPB and send them to:
Titchwell Marsh appeal
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