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Southmoor Nature Reserve

Hampshire  >  United Kingdom

Coastal grazing marsh of 11 hectare that is extremely valuable for birds. Many waders and wildfowl roost here at high tide.

Added* by Toby Humby
Most recent update 8 februar 2021

Description

Southmoor Nature Reserve sits on the edge of Langstone Harbour. Sanglerke and Heipiplerke use the marsh as a breeding site, and a great many waders and wildfowl roost here at high tide. There have been 140 species of birds recorded in the Southmoor area. The scrub areas are home to many species of small birds, including Tornirisk, Grønnfink and Stillits. The wet grassland is home to a diverse range of wildlife, and southern marsh orchids grow here in abundance. In winter Ringgås is a regular guest. See the extended birdlist below.

Details

Access

Parking available on Southmoor Lane. Please keep to paths to avoid disturbance to sensitive wildlife.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Mud flats , Grassland

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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