Havergate Collection

Norfolk NR12 7 Map
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Avocet at nest with eggs on Havergate Island Suffolk -Taken by Eric Hosking 1950

Flying flock of Avocets - Havergate Marsh Suffolk

1st year Juvenile Lesser Black Backed Gull. Havergate Island Suffolk

Artificial nesting shelters and bamboo polls which stop predatory birds from taking the eggs and young of nesting Common Terns. Havergate Island Marsh Suffolk

Artificial nesting platforms for Spoonbills on Havergate Island Marsh Suffolk

One Sandwich Tern with a group of adult Common Terns. Havergate Island Marsh, Suffolk

Looking over flock of resting Avocets on Havergate Island Marsh towards Orford, which shows the church. - Suffolk
Looking over flock of resting Avocets on Havergate Island Marsh towards Orford, which shows the church.- Suffolk

Group of adult Common Terns on Havergate Marsh Suffolk

Group of Common Terns, some adult with red bills and mostlt juveniles. Havergate Marsh Suffolk

Looking over Havergate Island Marsh towards Orford, which shows the castle and church. - Suffolk
Looking over Havergate Island Marsh towards Orford, which shows the castle and church.- Suffolk

Family party of 5 juvenile and one adult Shelducks feeding on Havergate Island, Suffolk

Havergate Island, RSPB reserve buildings

Doveys Hide on Havergate Island, Suffolk. Some Lr Black backed Gulls on screen which stops birds on the Marsh see people going to the hide

Dead juvenile Lesser Black blacked Gull with BTO metal ring and colour year ring

Nesting colony of Lesser Black backed Gulls on Havergate Island with Orford Ness light house in the distance

salt marsh drainage channel on Havergate Island, Suffolk

Resting Avocets on Havergate Island, Suffolk. - August

Large numbers of Lesser Black backed and Herring Gulls now nest on Havergate Island - Suffolk

Gorse in flower on Havergate Island Suffolk

Common Gulls nesting on Havergate Island Suffolk, with gorse bushes and the old atomic research buildings on Orford ness

Common Gulls mating on Havergate Island Suffolk

Pair of Lesser Black backed Gulls on Havergate Island, Suffolk

Common Gull looking skyward for predators, on Havergate Island Suffolk

Common Gull in breeding plumage on Havergate Island Suffolk

Common Gull pair in breeding plumage on Havergate Island Suffolk

Lesser Black backed Gull on Havergate Island, Suffolk

Common Gull nesting on Havergate Island Suffolk

North Hide on Havergate Island looking towards Orford Castle and Church with flowering gorse bush in foreground

Lesser Black backed Gulls mating on Havergate Island, Suffolk

Visitor reception and Main hide on Havergate Island Suffolk

The visitors landing stage on Havergate Island Suffolk

Havergate Island east side, looking over saltmarsh habitat and the Narrows. - Suffolk

Havergate Island Suffolk. Foot path to hides looking west over Marsh

Havergate Island Suffolk. Looking towards the Accommodation area

Looking out from Belpers Hide over Belpers and Main Lagoons and towards Orford, Suffolk

Looking over Belpers Lagoon from a viewing hide on Havergate Island Suffolk

Group of Brown Hares on Havergate Island, Suffolk

Brown Hares watching from Gorse bush. Havergate Island Suffolk

Brown Hare watching from Gorse bush. Havergate Island Suffolk

Common Gull Calling with gorse bush behind, on Havergate Island Suffolk

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"Havergate: A Haven for Wildlife in Norfolk NR12 7" Discover the enchanting beauty of Havergate, a hidden gem nestled in Norfolk NR12 7. This picturesque island is home to an array of fascinating creatures and boasts breathtaking views that will leave you awe-inspired. One of the island's remarkable features is its artificial nesting shelters and bamboo poles strategically placed to protect avocet eggs from predatory birds. Witness the incredible sight of an avocet diligently guarding its precious nest, as captured by Eric Hosking back in 1950. As you explore Havergate, be prepared to witness mesmerizing scenes like a flock of graceful avocets taking flight over Havergate Marsh in Suffolk. Their elegant movements against the backdrop of the marsh create a spectacle that truly captures nature's magnificence. But it's not just avocets that call this place home; other intriguing species thrive here too. Look up into the skies and catch a glimpse of a brown long-eared bat gracefully soaring through Sussex, England or marvel at the majestic peregrine falcon returning to its nest with prey firmly grasped in its talons while calling out to its young ones. Havergate Island also provides sanctuary for various seabirds such as juvenile lesser black-backed gulls and common terns. The ingenious use of artificial nesting platforms ensures their safety from predators, allowing them to flourish undisturbed on this tranquil haven. Take a moment to soak in the panoramic view from Havergate Island Marsh towards Orford, where resting flocks of avocets paint an idyllic picture against the backdrop showcasing Orford Church. It's moments like these that remind us why preserving havens like it can crucial for both wildlife conservation and our own appreciation for nature's wonders. Don't miss your chance to witness nature at its finest on Havergate Island Marsh.