GC5P672 Across the Marsh (Traditional Cache) in Eastern England, United Kingdom created by kareninwb

This cache has been archived.

kareninwb: Unfortunately this one is no longer viable. The original hiding location has been comprised and there is simply no where else to put it. Maybe if things change in the future..........

It's still a good place to park to find 'In Memory of Norfolk Birder'.

GC5P672 ▼

A cache by kareninwb Message this owner

Hidden : 3/10/2015

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Size: Size: other (other)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is placed to connect a few of my other caches along this stretch of the North Norfolk coast. It is a beautiful area in which to walk, with some fantastic views over the marshes and out to sea. For bird watchers there are many breeds to be seen some of which make their home in this area of Norfolk. Bring your binnoculars.

The abundant bird life for which coastal habitats are best known is just one readily visible indicator of the wealth of wildlife that coastal areas support. Even apparently bare mudflats are incredibly productive, providing a veritable feast for the many marine predators which move in at high tide to feast on rich invertebrate prey.

These coastal habitats also serve a vital function in the marine food chain and wider environment, providing feeding, spawning and nursery areas for many species. Countless migrating fish and birds whose natural range extends over thousands of miles seasonally depend on the UK’s coastal habitats for their first feed after a long journey.

Salthouse Marshes is an area of small pools and extensive grazing marsh offering close views of waders and wildfowl.

The site comes alive in winter when wintering snow buntings usually take up residence. In some years, rarer lapland buntings and shore larks also join them. Barn owls can regularly be seen hunting over the marshes, as well as marsh harriers. The site is a good location from which to look for seabirds, and the small, isolated clumps of bushes can be good in spring and autumn for tired migrants.

You are looking for a small customised cache. Tweezers may be necessary to extract the log, and you will need to bring your own pen. You can pull off the road at GZ but please be aware that this area serves the nearby fields so please ensure that you don't block access.

Whilst here why not visit some of the other caches in the area:
GC52ZHH Twitcher’s Treat
GC4PFMR Hundred over nine
GCQA69 Eye on the Marsh
GC4J56E Church Micro 4074…Salthouse
GC5D65F Salthouse Sculpture
GC5D52P I can see for miles and miles
GC4T88R Cley Marshes

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