Nature and Wildlife

Nature and...

Birds are an important part of this landscape, particularly in winter. The North East Lincolnshire coastline is the gateway of the Humber Estuary. Ornithologists regard it as one of the top 10 estuaries in Europe.

The birdlife along our coast changes throughout the year due to the annual migrations and breeding cycles. Cleethorpes is a great place to see wading birds out on the mudflats and saltmarsh which provides essential food for the 150,000 birds that visit each year during the winter months. Spot Knot, Dunlin, Oystercatchers, Bar-tailed Godwits, Brent Geese, Redshanks, Curlew and more along the sandbanks.

There is a hard surface footpath and cycleway stretching some four and a half kilometres along Marine Walk and Promenade giving views along the length of the Special Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Local Nature Reserve. The whole area is an important place for Larks, Snow Buntings, Reed Buntings, Yellow Hammers and flocks of Twite and Linnet to wade in the high tide to feed.

Wildlife

Cleethorpes Boating lake lies at the southern end of the resort and consists of two lakes with a connecting channel. The grassed area surrounding the lake is ideal for picnics. Many Barnacle and Greylag geese and ducks have made this their home, so why not take the opportunity to feed our feathered friends.

The Lincolnshire Wolds which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty consists of woodland, grassland and chalk pits providing important habitats for rare flowers and wildlife. With many walking routes and trails throughout this area, it makes for a lovely day out, don’t forget to bring your binoculars to spot the wildlife.

Donna Nook Nature Reserve is a short drive along the coast and is a fantastic spot to get up close to the area’s grey seals. Every winter the seals make the 10k stretch their home to give birth to their pups in the salt marsh.