Descripción
Freiston Shore protects 683 hectares of saltmarsh and mudflats for wintering, passage and nesting birds. A 15 hectare saline lagoon has been created, a rare habitat that holds breeding waterbirds, especially Avoceta Común and Chorlitejo Grande. 72 hectare of sheep fields and arable land is converted into a wet grassland for the benefit of breeding waders and waterfowl.
During spring, look out for Avoceta Común and Ostrero Euroasiático nesting on the lagoon, Alondra Común and Escribano Triguero singing, migrants such as Collalba Gris, Lavandera Boyera and Andarríos Chico. In autumn, thousands of waders such as Correlimos Gordo, Correlimos Común and Ostrero Euroasiático roost on the lagoon at high tide. Winter sees large flocks of Chorlito Dorado Europeo, Avefría Europea and other waders on the saltmarsh and mudflats and thousands of Barnacla Carinegra and Silbón Europeo feed on the wet grasslands. Spot birds of prey such as Búho Campestre, Aguilucho pálido and Esmerejón hunting over the saltmarsh. Up to 5000 Aguja Colinegra spend the winter in the surrounding areas.
Detalles
Accesso
From Boston, take the A52 road towards Skegness. Upon reaching Haltoft End (2 miles/3 km), turn right and follow the brown tourism signs from here to the reserve. Parking is £1 per car (free for RSPB members).
Terreno y habitat
Humedal , Pisos de barro , PraderaCondiciones
Plano , Paisaje abiertoCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Todo el añoMejor momento para visitar
Primavera , InviernoRuta
Camino ancho , Camino estrechoCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
A pieEscondite de observación / plataforma
SíInformación extra
At Freiston Shore you can get excellent views of waterbirds on the saline lagoon, especially at high tide when wading birds roost, sometimes in their thousands. The saltmarsh is good for watching hunting birds of prey, while Éider común and Serreta Mediana and other diving ducks can be seen offshore during winter.
