Wednesday, 15 February 2012

ESA

Oare Marshes

Facts
Size (Hectares): 
71
Region: 
South East
Site Owned By: 
Kent Wildife Trust
Contact Information: 
Camilla Blackburn, Reserves Volunteer Co-ordinator Tel. 01622 662012, Tony Swandale, Warden Tel. 07789 822412
Map Info
County: 
Kent
Grid Reference: 
TR 010 646
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Information
Place Description: 
Nature trails, birdwatching hides, occasional livestock grazing
Habitat: 
Estuary, reedbeds and salt marsh, freshwater dykes,
Wildlife Description: 
Internationally important for migratory, overwintering and breeding wetland birds, including avocet, redshank, snipe, lapwing, water rail, bearded reedling, common tern and garganay, black-tailed godwit, ruff, little stint, curlew, greenshank, sandpiper and whimbrel. Overwintering species include brent goose, dunlin, wigeon, merlin, hen harrier, short-eared owl, bittern and twite. Flowering plants include golden samphire, sea lavender, sea purslane, sea clover and thrift.

Hengistbury Head

Facts
Size (Hectares): 
155
Region: 
South West
Site Owned By: 
Bournemouth Borough Council.
Site Managed By: 
Bournemouth Borough Council.
Contact Information: 
Site manager
Map Info
County: 
Dorset
Grid Reference: 
SZ 173 908
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Information
Habitat: 
Heathland, woodland, reedbed, saltmarsh and sand dunes.
Wildlife Description: 
Many wildfloers, natterjack toad and Dartford warbler, internationally important for migrant birds and insects.
Volunteer: 
Hengistbury Head Supporters Group
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