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North Cave Wetlands YWT

East Yorkshire  >  United Kingdom

Former quarry turned bird paradise. North Cave will not dissapoint whether that's spring, summer, autumn or winter.

Added* by Thomas and Lydia Flowers
Most recent update 6 februar 2021

Description

North cave has many lakes within the reserve that are perfect for many different species of birds including waders, ducks, and birds of prey. With over 200 species of bird recorded on the reserve, you're highly likely to see something new on the reserve each visit. In autumn and winter, migrant waterfowl are the star attraction with birds such as, Zviždara, Krdža, and Plovka kašikaraas well as the odd Eja močvarica. In spring and summer, warblers and waders take centre stage, with birds such as: Sabljarka, Žalar slepić, and Trstenjak rogožaras well as Lastavičar scaring the Vivak. Whatever season you visit in you will not be disappointed!

Details

Access

Come off at Junction 38 of the M62/A63 and take the B1230 east to North Cave. At the first crossroad in the village, turn left onto Townend Lane and follow the brown reserve signs. If approaching north on the A1079 Market Weighton bypass take the minor road south through North Cliffe to North Cave then follow signs. The nature reserve is 15 miles west of Hull, of Cliffe Road on Dryham lane. The circular trail around the reserve is about 3 km long.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Grassland , Agriculture , Reedbeds , Forest , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Slippery , Open landscape , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Summer , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

No dogs are allowed on the reserve and cyclists are advised not to use the reserve as a cycle track.

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