North Cave Wetlands Nature Reserve
North Cave Wetlands has been created from an old sand and gravel quarry. Six lakes have been created from the old quarry, as well as some wader scrapes, reedbeds, islands and grasslands.
Wildlife highlights: Common tern, little ringed plover, lapwing, redshank, waxwing, siskin, pochard, shoveler, gadwall and teal can all be seen at certain times of the year.
Butterflies: Brimstone, holly blue and comma.
Location and how to get here: The wetlands are situated just to the west of the village of North Cave. Turn of the M62 st junction 38 and head north along the B1230. Turn left on to Townend Lane just before the village of North Cave, and take the next left onto Dryham Lane. The reserve is on your right, and there is car parking available on the left.
Facilities: There is a path around th ereserve, of which half is surfaced and suitable for wheelchair users. There are three hides around the reserve.
Grid reference: SE909304
North Cave Wetlands is owned and managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
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