BirderChris
Well-known member
The RSPB reserve of Frampton Marsh is situated on The Wash coast, just off the A16 to the south of Boston. Map reference for the site is TF356392 and the closest postcode is PE20 1AY.
The reserve first opened in 1984, as the premier site for breeding redshank in Britain. Extra land was acquired in 2005 and now the reserve covers 566 hectares (or, if you prefer, 4258 Olympic swimming pools). A visitor centre was opened in 2009.
The reserve has a range of different habitats. Freshwater scrapes, a deeper lagoon surrounded by a burgeoning reedbed, wet grassland and saltmarsh. Access across the site is good, with either reserve paths or pblic footpaths allowing every part to be seen. Three hides provide closer views and there are also designed watchpoints in certain areas, plus hideclamp posts along the footpaths. The visitor centre itself has a great view over the reedbed lagoon and also a feeding station.
The reserve bird list (shared with the neighbouring reserve of Freiston Shore) is currently at 249. Over the years it has pulled in quite a few rarities, including an Oriental Pratincole in 2010, Collared Pratincole the year before, Buff-bellied Pipit in the winter of 2005/06, Long-billed Dowitcher in 2011 and Black-eared Wheatear in 2012. The site proves regularly turns up decent numbers of Temminck's Stint and Curlew Sandpiper during migration, and has had both Montagu's Harrier and Garganey breeding there.
A small but dedicated team of RSPB staff work at the site, abley assisted by a team of volunteers. Important work has been carried out improving the site for breeding waders and also in improving facilities for visitors.
Location: On the A16 four miles south of Boston
Access: Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The visitor centre is open 10-4 daily (10-5 at weekends/bank holidays April - September).
Facilities: Heated visitor centre with toilets and light refreshments. Three hides
Accessibility: All the hides and visitor centre are serviced by a hard surface path. Three Blue Badge bays in the car park
Cost: There are currently no entry or car parking charges. If not already, please consider supporting us through RSPB membership
Contact: You can contact the RSPB Lincolnshire Wash office by
Telephone - 01205 724678
Email - [email protected]
Online:
RSPB Frampton Marsh home page
Twitter account (shared with Titchwell)
The reserve first opened in 1984, as the premier site for breeding redshank in Britain. Extra land was acquired in 2005 and now the reserve covers 566 hectares (or, if you prefer, 4258 Olympic swimming pools). A visitor centre was opened in 2009.
The reserve has a range of different habitats. Freshwater scrapes, a deeper lagoon surrounded by a burgeoning reedbed, wet grassland and saltmarsh. Access across the site is good, with either reserve paths or pblic footpaths allowing every part to be seen. Three hides provide closer views and there are also designed watchpoints in certain areas, plus hideclamp posts along the footpaths. The visitor centre itself has a great view over the reedbed lagoon and also a feeding station.
The reserve bird list (shared with the neighbouring reserve of Freiston Shore) is currently at 249. Over the years it has pulled in quite a few rarities, including an Oriental Pratincole in 2010, Collared Pratincole the year before, Buff-bellied Pipit in the winter of 2005/06, Long-billed Dowitcher in 2011 and Black-eared Wheatear in 2012. The site proves regularly turns up decent numbers of Temminck's Stint and Curlew Sandpiper during migration, and has had both Montagu's Harrier and Garganey breeding there.
A small but dedicated team of RSPB staff work at the site, abley assisted by a team of volunteers. Important work has been carried out improving the site for breeding waders and also in improving facilities for visitors.
Location: On the A16 four miles south of Boston
Access: Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The visitor centre is open 10-4 daily (10-5 at weekends/bank holidays April - September).
Facilities: Heated visitor centre with toilets and light refreshments. Three hides
Accessibility: All the hides and visitor centre are serviced by a hard surface path. Three Blue Badge bays in the car park
Cost: There are currently no entry or car parking charges. If not already, please consider supporting us through RSPB membership
Contact: You can contact the RSPB Lincolnshire Wash office by
Telephone - 01205 724678
Email - [email protected]
Online:
RSPB Frampton Marsh home page
Twitter account (shared with Titchwell)