Short birdwatching visit · Roadside viewpoint beside Selbrigg Pond
Selbrigg Pond roadside viewpoint
Lower Bodham, between High Kelling and Hempstead
Selbrigg Pond is a compact waterbird stop on a minor road, with alders and surrounding woodland adding variety beyond the open water. The county guide describes swans, ducks, Coot and Moorhen, and singles out Grey Wagtail around the outlet. Winter can bring Siskin feeding in the alders. It is worth a short watch when travelling between High Kelling and Hempstead, especially if a limited parking space is available. Treat it as a roadside observation stop: the source does not establish a public circuit of the shore or general access to the fishing areas. Leave room for other road users and existing activities.
Birds and seasons
- Coot — Typically year-round
- Grey Wagtail — Typically year-round
- Siskin — Typically winter
- Mute Swan — Typically year-round
Plan your visit
- Parking
- Parking is very limited, particularly during the fishing season. Use only an available safe space and leave access clear for anglers and other visitors.
Getting there: Approach on the minor road between High Kelling and Hempstead; this entry covers roadside viewing only.
Sources
Social preview: original typographic artwork by Does Your Duck Quack.
Continue birding nearby
Nearest full guide: NWT Cley and Salthouse Marshes, 4.6 miles away in a straight line.