Friday 2 August 2013

Kirkby gravel pits

These are flooded gravel pits that now form a nature reserve.  On the other side of the road are working pits.  There is not much of landscape appeal here although some views over the flooded pits can be quite good at sunset.  The main interest is in the birds.

There are a number of resident species here and a great many migratory birds.  There is a hide close to the car park which contains a daily list of what has been seen.  There is also a walk from the car park which takes you to the far end of the main pit and from there it is possible to use a tripod and long lens to get better shots.

It is not just birds, however.  I have seen both stoats and mink.  There are at least four species of Peltigera lichen and several Cladonia.  As it is a damp place, there are lots of insects, including darters and damosselle flies


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