North East Norfolk Bird Club

Cawston Heath

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One of several central North Norfolk heaths (see Buxton & Marsham), administered by Cawston Heath Trust and managed by Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Access is off the B1149 Holt to Norwich road, just south of the junction with the B1145. There is a second access point along the track which runs north from the junction with Botany Bay Farm, on the Eastgate to Marsham minor road. The area is regenerated gorse and heather heath, with a large conifer plantation to the north and some areas of deciduous woodland along the boundaries. There is a wooded pond near the north east corner. A typical range of heathland bird and insect species have been recorded. The heath adjoins Marsham Heath at the eastern boundary. Habitats: Grassland, heath/common and woodland.

Species recorded
64
Visitors
19

What you might see

  • Ring Ouzel

    An occasional visitor to this spot

    Last seen 115d ago

  • European Golden Plover

    Typically seen Aug–Oct

    Last seen 1 year ago

  • Willow Warbler

    Typically seen Apr–Jul

    Last seen 115d ago

  • Mistle Thrush

    Typically seen Mar–Nov

    Last seen 115d ago

  • Yellowhammer

    Typically seen Oct–Jul

    Last seen 1 year ago

  • European Stonechat

    Typically seen Apr–Nov

    Last seen 115d ago

  • European Green Woodpecker

    Typically seen Oct–Jun

    Last seen 115d ago

  • Eurasian Jay

    A regular visitor to this spot

    Last seen 271d ago

  • European Nightjar

    Seen here 3 times in the last 3 years

    Last seen 35d ago

  • Woodlark

    Seen here 3 times in the last 3 years

    Last seen 115d ago

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