Short birdwatching visit · Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Pigneys Wood
Knapton, northeast of North Walsham · NR28 0SH
Pigneys Wood shows how young woodland, restored fen and grassland can create a useful birding stop near North Walsham. It sits beside the Dilham canal and joins a section of the Paston Way walking route. Nuthatch, Treecreeper and Great Spotted Woodpecker are established woodland birds here, with Woodcock another species named by NWT. Several paths cross the reserve, allowing a walk through different habitats rather than one fixed viewing point. The older woodland contains an ancient oak and spring bluebells, while newer planting gives the place a more open feel. It is a good option for combining birds with a general wildlife stroll.
Birds and seasons
- Nuthatch — Typically all year
- Treecreeper — Typically all year
- Great Spotted Woodpecker — Typically all year
- Woodcock — Typically autumn and winter
Plan your visit
- Paths
- Several paths connect woodland and wetland areas; free dawn-to-dusk access.
- Parking
- Reserve car park on Hall Lane.
- Dogs
- Dogs on leads.
- Accessibility
- NWT access grade 2.
Getting there: Follow brown signs from North Walsham towards the Hall Lane car park; Paston Way passes the reserve.
Sources
Social preview: original typographic artwork by Does Your Duck Quack.
Continue birding nearby
Nearest full guide: NWT Hickling Broad and Marshes, 10.0 miles away in a straight line.