Lymington River Reedbeds

Lymington River Reedbeds is a 41.7-hectare (103-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Lymington in Hampshire.[1][2] It is a nature reserve managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.[3] It is part of Solent and Southampton Water Ramsar site[4] and Special Protection Area.[5]

Lymington River Reedbeds
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchHampshire
Grid referenceSZ 323 968[1]
InterestBiological
Area41.7 hectares (103 acres)[1]
Notification1984[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This site in the Lymington River estuary was formerly tidal, but salt water has been excluded since the nineteenth century by a one way tide flap. It has reedbeds and unimproved grassland which provide an important habitat for breeding and migrating birds. The reedbeds have large populations of aphids, which provide food for the birds.[6]

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Lymington River Reedbeds". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  2. "Map of Lymington River Reedbeds". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  3. "Lymington Reedbeds". Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  4. "Designated Sites View: Solent and Southampton Water". Ramsar Site. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  5. "Designated Sites View: Solent and Southampton Water". Special Protection Areas. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  6. "Lymington River Reedbeds citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 May 2020.

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