Paull Holme Strays Nature Reserve
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.
North Cave Wetlands (C) John Potter
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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.
Famed for its wetland birds including bitterns and marsh harriers, explore the mosaic of habitats and enjoy the stunning vistas at Potteric Carr.
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.
Created from the footprint of a working quarry, Ripon City Wetlands nature reserve is a thriving home for a range of birds and other wildlife.
You may see bitterns, avocets, little ringed…
A dynamic nature reserve shaped by the River Ure and featuring rarities such as thistle broomrape and otters.
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.
Rothwell Pastures is branching out! As part of a woodland creation scheme in Leeds, new tree-planting is giving the reserve’s existing habitats and wildlife a natural boost.
Tucked away by the side of a large bend in the muddy lower Ouse, the wetland and woodland habitats on this small reserve attract some brilliant wildlife all year round.
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.
What is unique about Skerne Wetlands? The answer is clear as crystal: the sparkling waters of the UK's most northerly chalk streams and the wildlife living in and around them.
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