Artwork revived on former marine buoys at Frampton Marsh near Boston

Visitors to one of Lincolnshire's best-known nature reserves now have a fresh reason to stop, look and take a photograph, after two former marine buoys were transformed once again into eye-catching public artworks at RSPB Frampton Marsh near Boston. The pieces, created by street artists Nathan "Nyces" Murdoch and Adam O'Brien, form part of an art trail led by local arts programme Transported. Set against the wide skies and open landscapes that define this corner of Lincolnshire, the painted buoys have been designed to reflect the wildlife and scenery around them.

According to Transported, Murdoch first painted the buoys five years ago, but time and weather had taken their toll and the work needed refreshing. The latest revival brings the installation back into view for walkers, birdwatchers and families visiting the reserve. What makes the pieces especially striking is the way they interact with the setting.

The artwork is designed to line up with the horizon, creating an optical effect that helps the buoys blend into the marshland backdrop when viewed from the right spot. Murdoch said the result can appear almost camouflaged, making for an unusual image that changes with the angle of the viewer. The wildlife featured in the illustrations is drawn from species found in the surrounding area, helping root the work in the landscape of the Wash and the marshes.

That local connection gives the installation a clear Lincolnshire identity, linking art with the habitats that bring so many people to Frampton Marsh throughout the year. The artists used mainly spray paint to complete the work, while O'Brien also incorporated materials from the landscape to create added texture on the surface. That extra detail helps tie the buoys even more closely to their natural surroundings.

Murdoch said visitors had responded warmly while the work was being completed, with people stopping to watch and showing a strong interest in the process. He said it was rewarding to see people engaging with the installation, especially on a busy day with good weather at the reserve. For Lincolnshire readers, the project is another example of how public art can sit comfortably within the county's natural spaces rather than compete with them.

At Frampton Marsh, where the landscape itself is the main attraction, the revived buoys offer something playful and creative without losing sight of the birds, big skies and quiet character that make the site so distinctive. In a county where coast, marsh and wildlife shape so much of local life, the renewed installation feels closely tied to place - a small but imaginative addition to one of Lincolnshire's most recognisable nature destinations.

This story was adapted by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by www.bbc.com.