Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods
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Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods is a 151.2-hectare (374-acre) biological
Local Nature Reserve.[6]
This site comprises the upper estuary of the River Hamble, together with adjoining saltmarsh, reedswamp and ancient semi-natural woodland. The woods have a diverse ground flora and invertebrate fauna. There is also a narrow zone of mudflats, with large numbers of marine worms, crustaceans and molluscs, which provide food for birds.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
- ^ "Map of Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Solent and Southampton Water". Ramsar Site. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Solent and Southampton Water". Special Protection Areas. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Solent Maritime". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Manor Farm". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- ^ "Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
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