May 9, 2012 archive

Minsmere RSPB 9th May, 2012

Minsmere RSPB 9th May, 2012

One of Suffolk’s main attractions is Minsmere RSPB reserve. Again we had not been to this site before so wee looked forward to this greatly. There seems to have been nowhere unaffected by the heavy rainfall of recent weeks and Minsmere was no exception. The footpath to Minsmere Levels and Sizewell was under water and the inland path between the visitor centre and The Sluice was also under deep water. The site is so large, however, that we easily filled in our day thereĀ  without even getting to these areas. The truth of the matter is that it would probably take two days to cover the site and do it some justice. The main impression we came away with was of the sheer size of the place. Continue reading