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Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve

Lincolnshire  >  United Kingdom

Sandy, muddy seashores, sand dunes, salt marshes and fresh water habitats on the Lincolnshire coast, a birdwatcher's treat.

Aggiunto* da LeicsBirder
Ultimo aggiornamento 23 maggio 2022

Descrizione

Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve is a dynamic stretch of unspoilt coastline running southwards from the edge of Skegness to the mouth of the Wash. Covering 1,100 acres of pristine coastline and recognised as an area of international importance. The reserve extends about three miles along the Lincolnshire coast from Skegness to the entrance of the Wash. Sandy and muddy seashore, sand dunes, salt marsh and freshwater marsh with ponds and lagoons are home to a rich assemblage of coastal wildflowers and many birds. The Visitor Centre includes a cafe and gift shop.

In spring, the first of the migrants stop off to refuel or establish territories. In summer, Fraticello may be seen fishing in the shallows and Allodola are in full song above the purple haze of the salt marshes. In autumn, huge whirling flocks of waders can be seen on the high tides. And in winter, wildfowl include Oca colombaccio, Volpoca, Fischione and Alzavola, with birds of prey including Albanella reale, Smeriglio and owls. Visible migration can be impressive during spring and autumn.

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Accesso

There are two car parks at Gibraltar Point - North Car Park and the larger Visitor Centre Car Park. Click on a P in the map to get directions. There is a charge of £ 2 for 2 hours or £ 5 for the day which covers both car parks. Ticket machines are cash only. Most paths are level and well surfaced but may be muddy at times, some hides are accessible for wheelchairs.

Terreno e habitat

Zona umida , Foresta , Lago , Spiaggia , Velme , Terreni coltivati , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Prateria/pascolo , Fiume , Mare , Dune , Canneti , Città/paese

Caratteristiche dell’area

Terreno piano , Paesaggio aperto , Acqua alta possibile , Collinoso , Sabbioso

Percorso ad anello

Si

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Può essere utile

Buona stagione per il BW

Tutto l'anno

Miglior periodo per visitare

Inverno , Migrazione primaverile , Migrazione autunnale

Percorso

Sentiero ampio

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Difficoltà media

Modalità di accesso

A piedi , Sedia a rotelle

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

Si

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