Bird PlacesRSPB reserve · Frampton, Lincolnshire
Frampton Marsh birdwatching guide
Frampton Marsh combines saltmarsh on the edge of the Wash with freshwater scrapes engineered to hold waders at close range, and the combination has made it one of the most productive rarity sites in England. Three hides and a low sea bank give wide views over flocks of golden plover and brent geese, with avocets breeding on the scrapes each spring.
Key facts
- Habitat
- coastal
- Size
- Not recorded
- Entry fee (adult)
- Not published
- Entry fee (child)
- Not published
- Membership required
- No
- Hides
- Not published
- Wheelchair access
- Limited / none
- Car park
- Yes
- Car park to hides
- 250m on level grass and gravel paths
- Toilets
- Yes
- Dogs
- Allowed
- Status
- open
- Best seasons
- autumn, winter, spring
Species by season
| Season | Species | Likelihood | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| spring | Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) | common | Breeds on the scrape islands |
| autumn | Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) | common | — |
| winter | Brent Goose (Branta bernicla) | common | — |
| winter | Knot (Calidris canutus) | common | — |
Hides at Frampton Marsh
East Hide
Getting there
Frampton, Lincolnshire
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Facilities & opening
Reserve open at all times; visitor centre 10am–4pm
Frequently asked questions
Why does Frampton Marsh turn up so many rare waders?
The freshwater scrapes sit directly beside the Wash, so waders dropping in off the estuary are funnelled into shallow pools right in front of the hides.
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Information last updated 25 July 2026.