North East Norfolk Bird Club

Old Briton's Quarry

Image of Old Briton's Quarry birding site

This site is located on the east side of Britons Lane NR268TP (TG169416) 52.9280 1.2281. This former sand and gravel quarry is being restored to create a new nature reserve but is not currently open to the public. 

HABITAT: The moderately sized shallow lake is fringed with developing reed beds and muddy edges. The 60m high old quarry face is slowly revegetating and is home to an active Sand Martin colony. There are common water birds present all year round with the potential for migrant waders in season. The surrounding mixed woodlands are attractive to a variety of regular woodland species.

Species recorded
8
Visitors
1

What you might see

  • Green Sandpiper

    Typically seen Oct–Apr

    Last seen 210d ago

  • Little Grebe

    Almost always seen here

    Last seen 49d ago

  • Eurasian Coot

    Seen on the majority of visits

    Last seen 1 year ago

  • Gadwall

    Typically seen Jun–Jan

    Last seen 1 year ago

  • Mute Swan

    Recorded on 50% of visits

    Last seen 1 year ago

  • Eurasian Teal

    Typically seen Nov–Apr

    Last seen 1 year ago

  • Mallard

    Typically seen Jan–Jun

    Last seen 1 year ago

  • Common Moorhen

    Typically seen Jun–Nov

    Last seen 1 year ago

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