The Doughnut Island That Became a Bird Paradise | Leicester News

An abandoned £30 million tidal barrage project off Lincolnshire’s coast turned into a wildlife wonderland. Known as “the Doughnut” for its circular shape, the Outer Trial Bank was meant to create a freshwater lake but failed due to saltwater intrusion. Now it’s a thriving seabird haven for gulls and terns — proving sometimes the best outcomes come from unexpected twists. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1c0a64c8a8ce7d6f