Here are the last dates you can watch the Snettisham Spectacular this year. 

One of the highlights of the Norfolk birding calendar is coming to an end, as only five opportunities remain to see the famous event. 

The spectacular takes place as thousands of wading birds are pushed off mudflats by the fast incoming tide, resulting in huge swarms taking to the sky. 

Eastern Daily Press: Scenes from the Wader Spectacular at RSPB SnettishamScenes from the Wader Spectacular at RSPB Snettisham (Image: Matthew Usher)

The phenomenon is rare because it requires a spring tide in late autumn or early spring to happen during daylight hours. 

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There will only be one more chance to see the Whirling Wader Spectacular this month, on Thursday, September 28, at 5pm. 

Eastern Daily Press: Thousands of birds take to the skies during the spectacle Thousands of birds take to the skies during the spectacle (Image: Matthew Usher)

There will be a further three opportunities on Sunday, October 1, at 5.30am, Monday, October 2, at 6.15am, and Tuesday, October 3, at 7.30am. 

The last chance to see the spectacle in 2023 will be on Wednesday, November 1, at 6.15am. 

It can be observed from the Snettisham RSPB site at PE31 7RA.