North Cave Wetlands

North Cave Wetlands is a nature reserve at North Cave, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.[1]

North Cave Wetlands
Lapwing and geese on a gravel spit, in a shallow lake, with grass, trees and hedgerows behind; on an overcast day.
View South from Turret Hide
LocationNorth Cave, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Coordinates53.786995°N 0.65889°W / 53.786995; -0.65889
Operated byYorkshire Wildlife Trust
Websitewww.ywt.org.uk/north_cave_wetlands.php

The reserve based at Dryham Lane is 40 hectares in size and comprises six lakes, restored from a former sand and gravel quarry.[1] There are five bird hides.[1][2] Expansion is eventually planned, onto additional pits, which are currently still being quarried.

References
  1. "North Cave Wetlands". Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 15 September 2009.
  2. Site plan leaflet
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