Manor Farm nature reserve
A new type of nature reserve, Manor Farm sits adjacent to Potteric Carr and a new housing development. It is a stepping stone into the larger, interconnected wildlife corridor - making South…
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A new type of nature reserve, Manor Farm sits adjacent to Potteric Carr and a new housing development. It is a stepping stone into the larger, interconnected wildlife corridor - making South…
From quarries and lorries to avocets and bitterns, the ongoing transformation of this working sand and gravel quarry into a shining example of a 21st-century wetland is truly extraordinary.
A long, thin reserve of wetland and grassland next to Doncaster’s iPort development, Parson’s Carr is one of several new sites around the edges of neighbouring Potteric Carr
A vast skyline, raptors stealthily hunting over the saltmarsh, and paradise for wading birds- experience nature's beauty on this stretch of the Humber estuary's north bank.
Bounded on three sides by the river Hull and accessed by a 1.5 mile riverside walk, this spring-fed reserve is a remnant of extensive fens, rich in marsh plants.
It's not every day you come across a Cretaceous unconformity! This nationally important geological feature is the focal point of this fascinating grassland tucked away in the Wolds.
From a post-industrial wasteland to a family-friendly nature reserve with woodland, ponds and grassland, the transformation of this site benefits both wildlife and people.
A glacial lake formed at the end of the last Ice Age, Semer Water is the second-largest natural lake in North Yorkshire, and provides valuable habitat for breeding and wintering birds.
‘Impressive’ and ‘dramatic’ are two words you could use to describe this reserve on the western slopes of Ingleborough, but ‘WOW!’ should do the trick.
Staveley is a superb wetland reserve with something for everyone, from experienced birdwatchers to people who just fancy a leisurely stroll on its network of paths.
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