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Places to stay in Blacktoft
BLACKTOFT, a township and a parish in Howden district, E. R. Yorkshire.
The township lies on the river Ouse, nearly opposite the influx of the
Trent, 3 miles S by E of Staddlethorpe r. station, and 7 ESE of Howden;
and it includes the hamlet of Staddlethorpe, and has a post office under
Howden. RSPB Blacktoft Sands Nature Reserve: RSPB Blacktoft Sands nature
reserve is one of north east England's best nature reserves. Nestled between
the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Wolds, the reserve is set on the banks
of the Humber Estuary.
Ideal for all ages and abilities, its intertidal reedbed is the largest
in England.
In spring and summer, the air is filled with the songs of birds such as
reed and sedge warblers, while chattering avocets feed their young and
marsh harriers perform acrobatic sky dances.
During autumn, migrating wading birds can be seen resting and feeding
on the lagoons.
Six hides enable you to get closer to the wildlife.
Winter brings wonderful wildfowl and breathtaking birds of prey.
