Recreation

The Humber Management Scheme is undertaking a key piece of work to understand the impact of recreation on the protected birds of the Humber.  This is a particularly important piece of work to help to understand the reasons for fluctuations in bird numbers on the estuary.

2013-14 ORNITHOLOGICAL WORK

Ornithological work took place across 10 sites along the estuary to measure how birds respond to recreation.  

Humber winter bird disturbance study 2013-14

2011-12 VISITOR SURVEY WORK

The first comprehensive survey of recreational activity which takes place around the estuary took place in 2011-12.  This data will be used to help us understand the impact of recreation on the protected birds.

Visitor survey report

Visitor survey report maps

2010 DESK BASED STUDY

This study brought together existing information to advise on the best approach to understand the impact of recreation.

Desk based study report

Desk based study maps