Lackford Lakes Explained

Lackford Lakes
Aos:Suffolk
Interest:Biological
Area:105.8 hectares
Notifydate:1987
Map: Magic Map

Lackford Lakes is a 105.8hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) north and east of Lackford in Suffolk.[1] [2] The SSSI is part of the 131hectare Lackford Lakes nature reserve, which is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.[3]

The lakes are disused sand and gravel pits in the valley of the River Lark. There are diverse dragonfly species, and many breeding and overwintering birds, including nationally important numbers of gadwalls and shovelers. Skylarks breed on dry grassland, and lapwings in marshy meadows.[4]

There is access from the A1101 road.

References

52.3°N 0.64°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Lackford Lakes . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 25 May 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Lackford Lakes. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 25 May 2017.
  3. Web site: Lackford Lakes . Suffolk Wildlife Trust . 25 May 2017.
  4. Web site: Lackford Lakes citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 25 May 2017.