Beckingham Marshes

Nottinghamshire > United Kingdom

A small RSPB reserve on the River Trent floodplain containing good populations of Northern Lapwing and Eurasian Tree Sparrow.

Added* by Josh Hedley
Most recent update 19 February 2020

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Description

This site contains a wet grassland habitat which provides ideal conditions for breeding Northern Lapwing and Eurasian Curlew. The surrounding farmland has lots of Eurasian Tree Sparrow and Eurasian Skylark whilst in winter numbers of Eurasian Wigeon and Common Teal peak.

Details

Access

The site is accessed from Gainsborough via the A631. At the first roundabout west of the Trent Bridge, follow the signs to Beckingham village and then take Station Street on the right. The nearest postcode is DN10 4PY. The car park is open from 9:00 to 17:00 everyday.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Agriculture , Plain , River

Conditions

Wet , Flat

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter , Spring

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Top 5 birds

1. Eurasian Tree Sparrow
(Passer montanus)

2. Eurasian Wigeon
(Mareca penelope)

3. Northern Lapwing
(Vanellus vanellus)

4. Western Yellow Wagtail
(Motacilla flava)

5. Eurasian Skylark
(Alauda arvensis)

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