RSPB Frampton Marsh

RSPB Frampton Marsh is a nature reserve in Lincolnshire positioned along The Wash coast between the River Welland and River Witham outfalls. The site spans roughly 172 hectares of mudflats, lagoons, and grasslands, with a visitor center, multiple bird watching hides, and footpaths connecting different habitat zones.

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds acquired the site in 1984 and began restoring it from former farmland into wetlands starting in 2007. This habitat transformation created a significant refuge for migratory and breeding birds along England's eastern coast.

The reserve attracts thousands of birdwatchers each year who come to observe species such as pied avocets, common redshanks, and Eurasian curlews in their natural habitat. The site has become a focal point for people interested in watching migratory birds and learning about wetland ecosystems.

The reserve is accessible via footpaths that begin at the visitor center and connect the various bird watching hides. Visitors should bring binoculars and wear appropriate footwear as the paths through wetland areas can be muddy and slippery.

In 2014, a glossy ibis made its first nesting attempt recorded in the United Kingdom at this location. This bird species, typically found in Mediterranean regions, has made the reserve notable in British ornithological records.

Location: Lincolnshire

GPS coordinates: 52.92630,0.02660

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22