Martham Broad Explained

Martham Broad
Type:	National nature reserve
Grid Ref Uk:	TG 466 203
Location:	Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Area:	60ha
Manager:	Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Martham Broad is a 60abbr=offNaNabbr=off national nature reserve north of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk. It is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust,^{[1] [2]} and is part of the Upper Thurne Broads and Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest.^[3] It is also part of the Broadland Ramsar site^[4] and Special Protection Area,^[5] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.^[6]

This reserve is composed of two shallow broads divided by the River Thurne, together with fen, reedbeds and marshes. There are a number of bat species and breeding birds include bearded tits, common terns, Cetti's warblers and marsh harriers.^[1]

There is public access to the site.

References

52.724°N 1.65°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Martham Broad . Norfolk Wildlife Trust . 11 July 2018.
2. Web site: Designated Sites View: Martham Broad . National Nature Reserves. Natural England. 5 June 2018.
3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Upper Thurne Broads and Marshes . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 17 May 2018.
4. Web site: Designated Sites View: Broadland . Ramsar Sites. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
5. Web site: Designated Sites View: Broadland . Special Protection Areas. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
6. Web site: Designated Sites View: The Broads . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 25 May 2018.