Sturt Pond Explained

Sturt Pond
Type:Local Nature Reserve
Grid Ref Uk:SZ 294 913
Location:Milford on Sea, Hampshire
Area:10.9ha
Manager:Milford On Sea Parish Council

Sturt Pond is a 10.9abbr=offNaNabbr=off Local Nature Reserve in Milford on Sea in Hampshire. It is owned and managed by Milford On Sea Parish Council.[1] [2] It is part of Solent and Southampton Water Ramsar site[3] and Special Protection Area,[4] of Solent Maritime Special Area of Conservation[5] and of Hurst Castle and Lymington River Estuary, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.[6]

Sturt Pond itself is tidal, and the reserve also includes Dane Stream, reedbeds, lagoons and saltmarsh. These habitats attract many birds, and there is also an area of grassland which is grazed by New Forest ponies.[1]

References

50.721°N -1.585°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sturt Pond. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 27 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Map of Sturt Pond. Local Nature Reserves . Natural England. 27 May 2020.
  3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Solent and Southampton Water . Ramsar Site. Natural England. 23 April 2020.
  4. Web site: Designated Sites View: Solent and Southampton Water . Special Protection Areas . Natural England. 23 April 2020.
  5. Web site: Designated Sites View: Solent Maritime . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 23 April 2020.
  6. Web site: Designated Sites View: Hurst Castle and Lymington River Estuary. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 27 April 2020.

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