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Frodingham Nature Reserve - 3 acres Scunthorpe
Frodingham Nature Reserve was the first local nature reserve within North
Lincolnshire. The reserve is owned by Scunthorpe General Hospital and leased
by NLC.
Wildlife
The reserve is managed as a wildlfower meadow with a wealth of flowers,
insects and other wildlife. The common spotted orchid dominates the landscape
during the summer months.
The wild flowers make the reserve a butterfly haven. Regular visits during
the warmer months should produce up to 20 species. Watch for the pretty common
blue which lays its eggs on the yellow birds-foot trefoil.
The site has wet boggy areas and a small pond which attracts amphibians.
The wooded perimeter and close proximity of Brumby Woodland LNR attracts a
wide variety of birds.
Management
Scrub clearance is undertaken annually to prevent the reserve converting
to woodland. Mowing is undertaken in rotation to provide a total cut every
3 years. Mowing is undertaken in the autumn months to allow wild flowers time
to seed and the arisings are removed to prevent nutrient enrichment.
Directions
Opposite Scunthorpe General Hospital to the left side of the lower level
car park. Further information: www.northlincs.gov.uk or environment.team@northlincs.gov.uk
Key Species on Site
Painted lady & peacock butterfly
Woodcock
Treecreeper
Common spotted orchid
Birds foot trefoil
Milkwort
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