HOPING TO PULL IN THE WADERS - PLANS UNVEILED FOR PROPOSED MITIGATION SITE NEAR GRIMSBY

 

What more welcoming a habitat for wading birds - layout of the proposed reserve

PLANS have this  week been unveiled for anew wetland birds reserve proposed for  land  in North East Lincolnshire.

The reserve - to be known as Novartis Ings - is just outside Grimsbhy  on agricultural fields  totalling 17.1  hectares and adjacent to the Novartis chemicals factory.

It is hoped that the site will provide wading, roosting and possibly breeding habitat for thousands of declining wader bird species such as curlews, godwits, redshank and plovers.                                                  

Curlews - a species that likes plenty of space

The scheme has been designed by expert Roger Wardle who did likewise for the Cress Marsh reserve near Stallingborough, also in North East Lincolnshire. 

Assuming planning permission is granted, Novartis Ings reserve will be managed by North East Lincolnshire Council.

It is hoped that the proposed installation of CCTV will provide at least a measure of security for the hide from the ever-present threat of vandalism.                                                

The proposed hide from which wildlife enthusiasts will be able to watch the birds