Lashford Lane Fen Explained

Lashford Lane Fen
Type:Nature reserve
Grid Ref Uk:SP468011
Location:Dry Sandford, Oxfordshire
Area:7ha
Manager:Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust

Lashford Lane Fen is a 7abbr=offNaNabbr=off nature reserve north of Dry Sandford in Oxfordshire. It is managed by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust.[1] It is part of Cothill Fen, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest[2] and Special Area of Conservation.[3]

Sandford Brook runs through this wet valley, which has limestone grassland, fen, woods, scrub, a pond and reedbeds. Reed buntings winter on the site, and other birds include water rail and reed warblers. There are common frogs and grass snakes.[1]

References

51.7067°N -1.3241°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lashford Lane Fen . Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust . 4 June 2020.
  2. Web site: Designated Sites View: Cothill Fen SSSI . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 26 February 2020.
  3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Cothill Fen SAC . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 26 February 2020.