Short birdwatching visit · Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Brett's Wood
Near Little Snoring, northeast of Fakenham · NR21 0BB
Brett’s Wood is a former conifer plantation where woodland restoration and new heathland clearings are changing the character of a compact site. The circuit follows rides through the trees, giving a different birding experience from Norfolk’s exposed coast. Conifer birds such as Goldcrest and Coal Tit are established here, with Garden Warbler, Blackcap and Willow Warbler adding summer song. Winter can bring Woodcock and Siskin. This is a sensible choice for an unhurried woodland stop on a journey between Fakenham and Holt. Autumn fungi and spring woodland growth add interest when the birds are less conspicuous among the branches.
Birds and seasons
- Goldcrest — Typically all year
- Coal Tit — Typically all year
- Garden Warbler — Summer
- Blackcap — Typically spring and summer
- Woodcock — Winter
Plan your visit
- Paths
- Looping woodland rides; entry is free and the reserve opens daily from 9am to 5pm.
- Parking
- Parking beside the entrance, off the A148.
- Dogs
- Assistance dogs only.
- Accessibility
- NWT access grade 2.
Getting there: From Fakenham follow the A148 towards Holt; enter on foot from the reserve car park.
Sources
Social preview: original typographic artwork by Does Your Duck Quack.
Continue birding nearby
Nearest full guide: NWT Cley and Salthouse Marshes, 8.8 miles away in a straight line.