Descrizione
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 Avocetta and Corriere grosso. 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 Avocetta and Beccaccia di mare nesting on the lagoon, Allodola and Strillozzo singing, migrants such as Culbianco, Cutrettola and Piro piro piccolo. In autumn, thousands of waders such as Piovanello maggiore, Piovanello pancianera and Beccaccia di mare roost on the lagoon at high tide. Winter sees large flocks of Piviere dorato, Pavoncella and other waders on the saltmarsh and mudflats and thousands of Oca colombaccio and Fischione feed on the wet grasslands. Spot birds of prey such as Gufo di palude, Albanella reale and Smeriglio hunting over the saltmarsh. Up to 5000 Pittima reale spend the winter in the surrounding areas.
Dettagli
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 e habitat
Zona umida , Velme , Prateria/pascoloCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , Paesaggio apertoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
Primavera , InvernoPercorso
Sentiero ampio , Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piediCapanno/torretta di osservazione
SiInformazioni aggiuntive
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 Edredone and Smergo minore and other diving ducks can be seen offshore during winter.
