It
is always a good time to visit Waters’ Edge,
the wildlife is a delight, fascinating and diverse. We never quite
know what creatures
to expect, but last year our visitors included Shovelers, Great Crested
Grebes, Red Breasted Megansers, Red Throated Divers, Crossbills, Pomarine
Skua, Woodpeckers, Goldcrest, Redpoll, Brambling, Chiffchaff,
Treecreeper, Woodcock and I could go on.
This year in addition to the waterfowl and water voles we have also
managed to capture footage of many of our spring and summer visitors
that you
can see on the displays.
Our range of ‘local goods’, continues to develop and we now
stock books about Barton, The River, Lincolnshire (and the airfields)
with ranges about ecology, recycling and wildlife. We now also have a
range of souvenirs of Barton, the Humber Bridge and lots of stocking-fillers
for under £2.00.
When you come down to the Visitor Centre ask about the walks. We have
free leaflets with walks in and around Barton, published by the Barton
upon Humber, Civic Society and the new Waters Edge ‘Guide to the
reserve’, which is also free, has 5 walks around the park for you
to try.
Once again the Centre is open all but Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Last year New Year’s Day was busy with family groups walking down from
the town, so this year if you would like a lung full of fresh air, why
not pop down.