1.
A small patch of oak and birch woodland is host to breeding
Willow Tit, Willow Warbler, Goldcrest and Treecreeper.
In winter large parties of tits and finches can include
Marsh Tit and Ssikin.
2.
A small freshwater marsh in the middle of Brough Airfield
plays host to a good variety of waterbirds all year
round. Marsh Harrier often hunts in this area and ducks
such as Shelduck, Wigeon, Teal, Shoveler and Pintail
can be found in winter; even Smew has put in an appearance.
Huge
flocks of Lapwing and Golden Plover use the airfield
in winter with good populations of breeding Meadow Pipit
and Skylark which have ample to time to nest because
of a late cut of the hay here.
3.
A narrow reedbed along the Humber has a good population
of Reed Buntings with Reed Warblers and Sedge Warblers
singing in the spring. The mud exposed at low tide has
feeding waders in winter with Redshank, Bar-tailed Godwit,
Black-tailed Godwit, Ringed Plover and Curlew the most
common.
4.
This small lake is a great place to find Kingfishers
which nest at this location. Great-crested Grebe, Tufted
Duck and Mallard breed and the winter brings small but
varied flocks of ducks which sometimes include Goosander.
5.
The large lake is used for waterskiing and sailing but
in winter it is used by large numbers of Mute Swans
and other wildfowl. It is frequently used by Goldeneye
and has attracted species such as Long-tailed Duck and
Common Scoter.
6.
Arable fields in the area are used by large wading birds
from autumn throughout the winter. Curlew and Lapwing
are virtually always present and they are often joined
by Golden Plover and sometimes by Ruff and Whimbrel. |
