Eling and Bury Marshes explained
Eling and Bury Marshes |
Aos: | Hampshire |
Interest: | Biological |
Area: | 112.3ha |
Notifydate: | 1986 |
Map: | Magic Map |
Eling and Bury Marshes is a 112.3abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Totton and Southampton in Hampshire.[1] [2] It is part of Solent and Southampton Water Ramsar site[3] and Special Protection Area,[4] and of Solent Maritime Special Area of Conservation.[5]
This site is composed of two dissimilar saltmarshes which are separated by intertidal mudflats. Eling Great Marsh is grazed and has a close sward, while Bury Marsh is ungrazed and has a more diverse flora. The site is part of Southampton Water, a tidal estuary which is nationally important for its populations of waders.[6]
References
50.909°N -1.469°W
Notes and References
- Web site: Designated Sites View: Eling and Bury Marshes. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 May 2020.
- Web site: Map of Eling and Bury Marshes. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 May 2020.
- Web site: Designated Sites View: Solent and Southampton Water . Ramsar Site. Natural England. 23 April 2020.
- Web site: Designated Sites View: Solent and Southampton Water . Special Protection Areas . Natural England. 23 April 2020.
- Web site: Designated Sites View: Solent Maritime . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 23 April 2020.
- Web site: Eling and Bury Marshes citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 May 2020.