Some wildlife poses a problem for anglers and signals changes to the ecosystem. Join the debate in Under discussion.
Birds
- Large numbers of Mallard, Tufted Duck and Shelduck
- Breeding birds include; Great Crested Grebe, Kingfisher, Coot, Moorhen, Reed Warbler
- Common visitors: Herons, Cormorants fly in from the Humber
- Small numbers of Skylarks, Meadow Pipit, Reed Bunting, Greater Spotted Woodpecker
- Winter birds: Hen Harrier, Merlin, Peregrine, Short Eared Owl, Rough Legged and Common Buzzard, Marsh Harrier, Long Eared Owl, Sparrowhawks, Pink Footed Geese, Red Breasted Merganser, Pochard, Tufted and GoldeneEye Ducks, Ruddy Duck
- Autumn: Redwings, Fieldfares, Water Rail
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| Cormorant - unwelcome Ancholme visitor |
- The odd immature seal has managed to get through Ferriby Lock in recent years
- Fallow Deer [unconfirmed reports of Roe and Muntjac Deer]
- Rabbit, Hare
- Otter, Mink, Foxes, Stoats, Weasels
- Water Vole
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| Otter 'poaches' fish |
Butterflies
- 18-20 species can be seen during their season including; Holly Blue, Comma, Grayling, Orange Tip, Wall, Common Blue
- Bream, Roach, Perch, Pike, Chub, Dace, Eel, Tench, Carp, Rudd, Bleak, Minnow, Stickleback
- For more information and images see What fish?
North Lincolnshire Council has produced a leaflet about Ancholme Wildlife. This can be purchased from Brigg Tourist Information Centre.
