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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.

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Senast uppdaterad 23 maj 2022

Beskrivning

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, småtärna may be seen fishing in the shallows and sånglärka 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 prutgås, gravand, bläsand and Kricka, with birds of prey including blå kärrhök, stenfalk and owls. Visible migration can be impressive during spring and autumn.

Detaljer

Tillgänglighet

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.

Terräng och habitat

Våtmark , Skog , Sjö , Strand , Gyttjig strand , Jordbruk , Spridda träd och buskar , Slätt , Flod , Hav / ocean , Dyner , Vassar , Stad/by

Förhållanden

Platt , Öppet landskap , Risk för högvattten , Kulligt , Sandigt

Rundtur

Ja

Tubkikare behövs?

Kan vara användbart

Bästa säsong för skådning

Året runt

Bästa tid för ett besök

Vinter , Vårsträck , Höststräck

Rutt

Bred stig

Hur ansträngande vandring

Genomsnittlig vandring

Nås

Till fots , Rullstol

Fågeltorn / plattform

Ja

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