The wetland habitat supports a range of insect and bird species, and kestrel and buzzard hunt amongst the rich grassland. Loynton Moss - This SSSI mainly consists of an area of Moss, which is a regional term for peaty, boggy land. Watch the marsh from the Round-and-Round Hide.
Being a key migrant site, surprises often drift down the coast, including black kites or the odd white-tailed eagle. Peregrines and merlins are also present in winter. The reserve boasts all five species of native owl and has hosted rarities including snowy owl, white-tailed eagle, rough-legged buzzard and black kite.Īnderby Marsh - Visit for marsh harriers over the reedbeds in summer and hen harriers in winter.
Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve - An excellent site for seeing birds of prey on passage, including buzzards, marsh and hen harriers, red kite and osprey. The bird list for the reserve currently stands at 101 species. Raptors are a speciality of Kelham Bridge and marsh, hen and Montagu’s harrier, osprey, red-footed falcon, merlin, peregrine and buzzard have all been recorded here. Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve - Although the reserve is in its infancy, the potential of the site is already being seen. Visit in winter for a chance to see barn or short-eared owls, sparrowhawks, peregrines, kestrels, buzzards and red kites. Rutland Water Nature Reserve - While breeding ospreys are a sight confined to the spring and summer months, no bird of prey guide would be complete without a mention of Rutland Water. A viewing tower offers commanding views over the reserve, making it a great place to scan for birds of prey. Various other raptor species are also regularly sighted, including kestrel and buzzard. Woodside Farm Nature Reserve - Several owl species have been spotted on this farm and nature reserve, including little owl, barn owl, short-eared owl and long-eared owl. Stroll among dramatic high canopy trees planted as a victorian garden, enjoy close up views of the bird feeding station, popular with woodpeckers and mandarin duck, then overlook the lake with an almost guaranteed sighting of the resident kingfishers. During spring and summer, red kite, marsh harrier and hobby are regularly seen, and osprey and hen harrier are seen on migration.Īdel Dam - A little gem of a woodland and wetland nature reserve. Wheldrake Ings - Great for peregrine in the winter which seek out prey from the huge flocks of golden plover, lapwing, teal and wigeon, and a great chance of merlin, sparrowhawk and common buzzard. Honey and rough-legged buzzard, hobby, osprey and rarities are also all possible during spring and autumn migrations. Spurn Point - A famous shingle bank in the Humber estuary where merlin, peregrine and hen harrier can be seen hunting the large flocks of waders and small birds during the winter months. You may see kestrel, sparrowhawk, marsh harrier and short-eared owl hunting over the marshland. Most of it floods in winter, attracting hundreds of teal, other ducks, and snipe. Portrack Marsh - A restored former industrial area combined with some original marsh. Sightings of merlin, hen harrier, buzzard, kestrel and sparrowhawk are all possible here. Whitelee Moor - This 1510ha NNR and SSSI is the Trust’s largest reserve and is notable for its active blanket bog and heather heaths. Other visitors include buzzards, peregrines, marsh harrier, red kite, goshawk and merlin joining resident tawny and barn owl. Up to seven ospreys have been spotted in autumn, hobby and kestrel in summer and hen harrier and short-eared owl in winter. The exposed headland also provides excellent views of the nearby estuary to Morecambe Bay, where incoming tides push waders closer to shore.įoulshaw Moss - The UK’s most important raised mire and home to a host of birds of prey.
Humphrey Head - The limestone cliffs which dominate this reserve provide ideal breeding habitat for peregrine falcons. Peregrine falcons have been known to use the viaduct as a vantage point, and kestrels and buzzards are regular visitors. Nestled below the imposing Grade II listed Dutton viaduct, this reserve is a haven for birds and other wildlife. Dutton Farm Park - A mixture of wildflower meadow and water habitats.
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