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Soaring juvenile marsh harrier

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Come along to Blacktoft Sands throughout the year and see how many of our 270 species of birds you can see! The tidal reedbed is the largest in England and is important for its breeding bearded tits, bitterns and marsh harriers.

Opening times

Open daily (except Christmas Day) from 9 am to 9 pm (or dusk if earlier)

Entrance charges

Members free. Non-members: adults £3, under 16s £1, concessions £2, family £6.

Contact us

01405 704665

blacktoftsands@rspb.org.uk

Nearest town: Goole, East Yorkshire

Grid reference: SE843232

Directions

For directions, please see our How to get here page.

This reserve is a VAQAS quality assured visitor attraction

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Soaring juvenile marsh harrier - Graham Catley
Children making fat balls during family fun day at Blacktoft Sands - Sue Tranter (rspb-images.com)
Tidal reedbed and muddy creek at RSPB Blacktoft Sands nature reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 9001997-01805-009)
Hunting barn owl - Nigel Blake
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)