Nightjars and Woodcocks nr Minsmere (1 Viewer)

[Nick French]

Hi All
Coming down to Minsmere in two weeks time and looking for reliable spots for Nightjars and Woodcocks. Any suggestions?
Cheers
Nick

 

[trekker]

Pop into the centre at Minsmere, they will point you in the direction of Nightjars.

 

[GiG]

Hi All
Coming down to Minsmere in two weeks time and looking for reliable spots for Nightjars and Woodcocks. Any suggestions?
Cheers
Nick

For nightjars near Minsmere, try Westleton Heath, along the Westleton - Dunwich road. From Westleton drive past Minsmere turning and there is a car aprk on the left on the heath with a track going straight ahead. Walk up this track. The track goes up to the forest with a track to the right which leads to a second car park along the road.

As for woodcocks it has been many years since I've seen/heard them roding when out on a nightjar watch on any Suffok heaths. A shame as it was always great to have them a sa precursor to the nightjars.

Gi

 

[Nick French]

Thanks Guys - shame that Woodcock is tricky now.

Are there any Woodlarks in the area?

 

[jalethbridge]

Yes, Westleton Heath. After leaving Minsmere, just go straight on at the crossroads where you would turn right for Dunwich. Last night, after the Gull, I stopped on that road, turned off the engine, crossed my fingers nobody else was coming (they weren't), and heard two birds churring, one from each side, though distantly. Would have been about 9:30pm and they were already going.

 

[Fozzybear]

For nightjars near Minsmere, try Westleton Heath, along the Westleton - Dunwich road. From Westleton drive past Minsmere turning and there is a car aprk on the left on the heath with a track going straight ahead. Walk up this track. The track goes up to the forest with a track to the right which leads to a second car park along the road.

Gi

Heard at least two Nightjars there this week, sometime between 10 and 11. They were accompanied by the Red Deer roaring nearby, which was a bit :eek!: in the darkness! At least the Muntjac have the courtesy to just sound like little dogs.

 

[Nick French]

Thanks for the info guys. Will see what we find saturday night - hope the weather is better than currently forecast

 

[Nick French]

Just to let everyone know the nightjars were showing very nicely Sat 21 May at the locations described. 3 churring birds heard and one pair were seen flying about just before it started to get dark close to the road. Superb views. Nightingale singing close by and earlier woodlarks in the same general area.

 

[d.steeley]

Hi, have you a grid reference for the car park to walk from. I'm in the area next week and just to hear a nightjar would be a treat and a first for me.

Cheers

Dave

 

[Nick French]

Hi, have you a grid reference for the car park to walk from. I'm in the area next week and just to hear a nightjar would be a treat and a first for me.

Cheers

Dave

TM445695

 

[d.steeley]

Thank you very much Nick. I'll look forward to visiting that location with great anticipation.

Cheers

Dave