Sandlings Explained

Sandlings
Type:Local Nature Reserve
Grid Ref Uk:TM204445
Location:Rushmere St Andrew, Suffolk
Area:5.7 hectares
Manager:East Suffolk council, Rushmere St Andrew Parish Council and The Greenways Countryside Project

Sandlings is a 5.7 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Rushmere St Andrew, on the eastern outskirts of Ipswich in Suffolk. It is owned by East Suffolk council, and managed by the council together with Rushmere St Andrew Parish Council and the Greenways Countryside Project.[1] [2]

This site has acid grassland, a wildflower meadow and areas of scrub. Nearly 70 species of bird have been observed and 22 of butterfly, including the white-letter hairstreak.[1]

There is access from Ditchingham Grove.

References

52.056°N 1.213°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sandlings . Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 27 March 2013 . 20 August 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Sandlings. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 20 August 2017.