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The day trip was well organised and led by an expert ornithologist. The result was a fascinating and very enjoyable day of discovery of the local birds. The leader provided a wonderful commentary on every aspect of the great variety of birds and other wildlife encountered. [Naturetrek is] A well respected and expert operator in the field of wildlife.
P.W. West Sussex, Sept 22
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Suffolk - Aldeburgh & Alde Estuary (Day Trip)
Tour Code: GBR174The little-birded Alde Estuary in Suffolk is a delight as wildfowl arrive for the winter. The estuary holds a large wintering flock of over 700 Avocet, along with many other shorebirds, including Knot.
We hope to run this tour in the future, but have not yet finalised dates and prices. To be added to a waiting list and be informed when details are confirmed, please click on the register interest button, or phone 01962 733051.
Highlights
- The birdlife of the Alde Estuary at Aldeburgh and Iken
- A walk along the north and south side of the river
- Shorebirds include Avocet, Curlew and Knot
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Summary
Renowned as the home of the composer Benjamin Britten, Aldeburgh sits on the River Alde at the north end of the huge shingle spit of Orfordness on the Suffolk coast. It is an ideal place to start a relaxed day’s birding at the southern edge of town. Close to the Napoleonic-era Martello Tower and yacht club at Slaughden Quay, we walk along the north river wall, checking the river and town marsh for waders and the riverbank for pipits and Stonechat, before cutting back to town where Short-eared Owl and Marsh Harrier can be seen quartering the fields.
In the afternoon we relocate, via Snape, to Iken Cliff on the southern edge of the estuary, where we walk along the edge of the mud east towards Iken Church. This rarely birded spot is a hotspot for feeding waders, with good numbers of Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit, Knot and Curlew often present.
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The Albeburgh & Alde Estuary Day Trip was amazing. So many different varieties of birds seen on the river wall, North Warren and Iken Cliffs - I wouldn't have seen half of them without Brian's expert guidance. He's such a brilliant guide and I learn so much from his days. Very good information sent out prior to the trip and very well organised.
W.M. Suffolk, Feb 22 -
Visit to the Alde Estuary in Suffolk. Visible migration of finches, pipits and larks gave the day an exciting start and after that we saw lots of waders (species and sheer numbers), White-fronted Geese and a Peregrine eating a bird it had just caught. Overall more than eighty species. Great initiative by Naturetrek to organise very affordable day birding trips across the country with really knowledgeable guides.
A.P. Buckinghamshire, Oct 20
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