Name: Donna Nook Nature Reserve
Rating: 5.0

Donna Nook Nature Reserve

Marsh Lane, Donna Nook, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 7PD, England

1-90 Years

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Description

Donna Nook covers more than 10km (6.25 miles) of coastline between Grainthorpe Haven in the north and Saltfleet in the south where it borders the Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe National Nature Reserve. Every November and December, grey seals come to the Donna Nook coastline to give birth to their pups near the sand dunes; a wildlife spectacle which attracts visitors from across the UK.Visitors should be aware that the Ministry of Defence still maintains part of the area as a bombing target range and under no circumstances should anyone enter the bombing area when red flags are flying. However, most of the dune area is accessible at all times.

If you are looking for Best National Parks in Louth , Lincolnshire then you can visit Donna Nook Nature Reserve. Donna Nook Nature Reserve is one of the places in Louth Lincolnshire for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

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On Site Parking
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What to see

Viewing seals at Donna Nook
The viewing area is usually open from late October to December (depending on seal numbers) and is at the foot of the sand dunes which acts to reduce disturbance to the seals and ensures the safety of visitors.Seals are large predators and are very powerful. They can move surprisingly quickly and, having teeth similar to a dog, can inflict a nasty bite – including the pups.

Habitats and species
The reserve is made up of sand dunes, slacks and inter-tidal areas. Deposition of material from the River Humber has resulted in mudflats and saltings, and dunes bordering saltmarshes allowing interesting plant communities to flourish. Plant life includes sea-buckthorn whose berries attract large numbers of fieldfare, redwing and starling in the winter

Bird life
It's not all about the seals at Donna Nook! The reserve is also known for it's array of bird life. 47 species of bird breed regularly on the site including little grebe, coot and moorhen as well as a substantial population of reed bunting and meadow pipit.The area is famous for more uncommon passage migrants and rarities with over 250 species recorded in total including snow bunting, redshank, lapwing and large colonies of tern during the summer months.

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Price: Free

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Pricing Free admission

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Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Reserve open all year. Seal viewing area and facilities are seasonal, open from late October to early January (depending on seal numbers), dawn til dusk.

Address: Marsh Lane, Donna Nook, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 7PD, England

Post Code: LN11 7PD

Council: Louth

County: Lincolnshire