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Norfolk Brickyard

A Coastal Camping & Caravan location for short visits on the North Norfolk Coast

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Wildlife and Habitat

Wildlife and Habitat

Trees

Holm Oak – The Holm Oak is not a native species to the UK. Normally found in Italy on the higher slopes, growing with olives this variety of Oak is also salt spray resistant. It is thought that the abundance of Holm Oak on the estate is due to the fact that branches of the trees were used as primitive bubble wrap inside crates containing marble statues and other treasures brought back by Thomas Coke on his Grand Tour of Europe. After the treasures were removed from their packing the packing material would have been sent for burning. It is totally plausible that seeds from the cut branches would have fallen out and taken root. Once settled the Holm Oak spread around the estate and has been encouraged to colonise the local area.

Game

The brickyard is an area used to encourage the breeding of several species of wild game birds. The main game birds are Pheasant and Partridge but there is also widgeon, teal, and woodcock. The site is managed by Holkham Gamekeepers who control the finely balance ecosystem with modern sustainable practice. The gamekeepers are all very qualified for their coveted positions as “wardens of the countryside.”

There are legal traps used to reduce the number of predators like foxes and stoats. The populations of most species are carefully regulated to ensure the birds have an ideal environment to multiply. If you come across any of these traps then please leave them well alone. If you are in any doubt please come and find one of us to help.

Deer

There are 4 types of deer found in this part of North Norfolk. All of them use the brickyard as part of a larger highway to get from one area to another. Linking up between the patchwork of fields, hedges and wooded areas provide cover for deer passing through their territory. On the way the deer may stop to take advantage of edible vegetation in season, but their main feeding and breeding grounds are in even more secluded places that the brickyard.

4 types of deer at the brickyard.

  1. Red deer
  2. Fallow Deer
  3. Roe Deer
  4. Muntjack Deer

Please see our Gallery of Four Legged Wildlife

Wild Birds and Song Birds

We are blessed with a large variety of birds here at the brickyard. There is an active ringing and population study being carried out here. The following birds have been seen regularly:

Woodpigeon, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Jay, Goldcrest, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Coal Tit, Marsh Tit, Cetti’s Warbler, Long-tailed Tit, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Blackcap, Treecreeper, Wren, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Robin, Dunnock, Brambling, Chaffinch, Bullfinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Siskin, Yellowhammer, Magpie, crow, Thrush, Starling,  Ring Ouzel, Pied Wagtail

Birds of prey

Marsh Harrier, Red Kite, Barn Owl, Kestrel, Buzzard.

The Brickyard

The brickyard is a wild camping location run by Tim and his wife Catherine. We don't have many facilities other than the essentials. Camp-fires are allowed and you can't get much closer to nature, have a look at our gallery pages.

Cob Oven

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Contact Us

Please use our email address for bookings stay@norfolkbrickyard.co.uk
01328 730663
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  • Home
  • Site Info
    ▼
    • Booking
    • Our Accommodations
      ▼
      • Abbott’s Rest
      • The Brickmaker’s Retreat
      • Western
      • Keeper’s Hide
      • The Bothy
    • Camping locations
    • Glamping
    • Our Barn
    • Wildlife and Habitat
    • The Brickyard Code
    • History of The Brickyard
    • Bike Hire
    • Zero light pollution
    • Frequent Questions
  • Galleries
    ▼
    • Communal Barn
    • Our Tents
      ▼
      • Abbott’s Rest
      • The Brickmaker’s Retreat
      • Western
      • Keeper’s Hide
      • The Bothy
    • Camping spots
    • Adobe/Cob Oven
    • Four Legged wildlife
    • Birds
    • Our Facilities
    • Competition Page
    • The Hall of Hardy
  • Price List
  • Contact us