Eling and Bury Marshes
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationHampshire
Grid referenceSU 374 123[1]
InterestBiological
Area112.3 hectares (277 acres)[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Eling and Bury Marshes is a 112.3-hectare (277-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Totton and Southampton in Hampshire.[1][2] It is part of Solent and Southampton Water Ramsar site[3] and Special Protection Area,[4] and of Solent Maritime Special Area of Conservation.[5]

This site is composed of two dissimilar saltmarshes which are separated by intertidal mudflats. Eling Great Marsh is grazed and has a close sward, while Bury Marsh is ungrazed and has a more diverse flora. The site is part of Southampton Water, a tidal estuary which is nationally important for its populations of waders.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Eling and Bury Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Map of Eling and Bury Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Designated Sites View: Solent and Southampton Water". Ramsar Site. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Designated Sites View: Solent and Southampton Water". Special Protection Areas. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Designated Sites View: Solent Maritime". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  6. ^ "Eling and Bury Marshes citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
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