Messingham Sand Quarry photographed by Robert Enderby
The reserve has been created by the excavation of sand, which has left a series of lagoons. There is a small area of heath supporting heather, petty whin and other heathland flora. Woodland, grassland and marsh add varied habitats and support a vast array of flora including seven orchid species.
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A series of lagoons created by the extraction of sand
The richness of wildlife reflects this diversity of habitat and includes more than 180 species of bird, 20 species of butterfly, over 250 species of moth, and over 100 species of bee and wasp.
opening times
Open at all times. Best time to visit: April to August.
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Scallow Grove Farm
Messingham
Scunthorpe
DN17 3RD
