WHERE TO SEE AVOCETS
BLACKTOFT SANDS
An RSPB reserve on the Yorkshire’s Ouse estuary, the first northern location to be colonised. Now about 50 avocet pairs grace the site from March to July.
CLEY MARSHES
Norfolk was first colonised in 1977; today there are up to 80 pairs. These Norfolk Wildlife Trust hides are among the best places to study avocets up close.
MINSMERE
The premier RSPB reserve, located in Suffolk, is the traditional place for seeing avocets in their element and for soaking up the bird’s powerful story.
POOLE HARBOUR
Dorset is among the finest sites for wintering avocets in Britain and there are specialist cruises to allow you to spot the birds at their best.
UPTON WARREN
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust near Bromsgrove is one of the bird’s latest outposts in the Midlands. Up to eight pairs have bred since 2003.