• The Numbers Game - Wetland birds flock to the Humber in record numbers
    Firstly I will confirm that yes the reserve is still open 9am to 5pm last entry at 3.30pm every day. We will update you as soon as is possible if this changes, please bring a face mask and wear them in...
  • Early return for Pinkies
    Yesterday saw a relatively early and stronger than usual September passage over the Sands of Pink footed geese with at least four parties counted totaling 200 birds all heading south east. As usual it...
  • Good birding continues with late hen harrier and pinkies
    There's no doubt that birds have been moving en-mass recently with something different every day, making some excellent birding here on the Sands. Some birds are departing - take the black tailed godwits...
  • Four is the magic number!
    Erm well I have to admit that this week I have hardly been on site as I've been busy and up to my eyeballs in mud managing another habitat restoration project! So I'll have to dig deep and concentrate...
  • Hoverfly number 1
    The hoverfly challenge begins with this one - any ideas?