Wildlife Watch - Nature journals and raptor roost (Family event)

A marsh harrier hunting over the reedbeds at Hickling Broad and Marshes. You can see one of the hides blurred in the background.

Marsh harrier at Hickling (credit: Jon Kelf)

Wildlife Watch - Nature journals and raptor roost (Family event)

Location:
Hickling Broad and Marshes, Stubb Road, Hickling, NR12 0BW
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Start the new year with a new nature challenge! Create your own nature journal to record your wildlife sightings.

Event details

Meeting point

We will meet at the visitor centre

Date

Time
3:00pm - 5:00pm
A static map of Wildlife Watch - Nature journals and raptor roost (Family event)

About the event

Join us for a walk to the raptor roost to watch one of winter's great wildlife spectacles and use your journals for the first time! As we look out over the reserve from the raptor roost viewing platform we'll be spotting birds of prey and other animals as they turn in for the night.

Please note that this is a children's event.

Booking

Price

Each family group must have at least one adult attending. Adults do not need to book a ticket. One accompanying adult per paying child is free of charge but any additional adults who are non-members will need to pay the nature reserve entry fee at the visitor centre, on the day (£5 standard entry/£5.50 with Gift Aid).

Suitable for

Families, Children

Know before you go

Dogs

No dogs permitted

No dogs permitted on reserve. Dogs on a lead on all other paths.

What to bring

Please bring an ordinary torch or use the one on your mobile phone, for the walk to and from the car park.

The raptor roost is quite exposed so please wear warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear.

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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Additional information

Important Health and Safety information

Events will take place in all weather conditions unless deemed unsafe. Please ensure that you dress appropriately for the weather with suitable footwear. Please be advised to take caution when walking on a site with open water and ensure that you always remain on the designated paths. Biting insects can be present at certain times of the year and you may choose to apply insect repellent as a precaution. In warmer weather, you may wish to bring a hat, sun cream and water.

Refund policy

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event or activity is cancelled by Norfolk Wildlife Trust. In the event that Norfolk Wildlife Trust has to cancel an event or activity due to low numbers, extreme weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control, we will inform you at the earliest opportunity and will offer a full refund. Please check our website www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk for event updates.

Accessibility on reserves

Accessibility
We want our events, and nature itself, to be accessible to everyone. If you have specific needs or requirements, please get in touch at events@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk so we can support you wherever possible. Please be aware that the natural terrain and access conditions may limit what we are able to provide on site.