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Old RAF Grimsby

Grimsby  >  United Kingdom

This former RAF station near Grimsby boasts the lovely sound of summer in the warmer months. Featuring song displays from a variety of species.

Añadido* por Sam Hockaday
Última actualización 3 junio 2024
Este birdingplace aún no ha sido calificado. Sea el primero en calificar con 1 a 5 estrellas

Descripción

The RAF station opened in 1933 as a small civil airport. In 1940 it was taken over by the Royal Air Force under the command of 1 Group, Bomber command. The site was home to the famous Lancaster Bomber throughout the Second World War. The station was closed in 1952 and the wildlife started to take over. Today, the old concrete runway is still visible and members of the public are free to walk around the site. With its overgrown foliage it is home to many singing Escribano Cerillo in the summer months. You can regularly see them perched on top of the bushes along the edge of the old runway.

Also among the songsters are Alondra Común, Mirlo Común and a good number of tit species. It's also a great location to spot Cernícalo vulgar perched on the old hanger and Golondrina Común, zipping through the fields. This site is nestled very quietly away but is a true hidden gem in the local area.

Detalles

Accesso

The Old RAF station is located 4 miles south of Grimsby. If you're coming from Grimsby, you want to follow the A16 towards Louth. As you exit the Toll Bar roundabout there it a small car park on the right just opposite the turn for Halton Le Clay. Here you can find parking space next to the RAF memorial. Click on the P in the map for directions to the car park. The circular walk indicated on the map is about 2,5 mile (4 km).

You can comforatble walk around the small site and it is accesible to wheelchair users. Some areas however, may be off limits for a wheelchair as they can become very overgrown.

Terreno y habitat

Agricultura , Ciudad/Pueblo , Pradera , Árboles y arbustos dispersos

Condiciones

Plano

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

No

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Primavera , Verano

Mejor momento para visitar

Primavera

Ruta

Camino sin asfaltar , Camino ancho , Camino pavimentado

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta , Silla de ruedas

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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