Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods explained

Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods is a 151.2abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of 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] Part of the site is in Manor Farm Country Park, which is a 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

50.897°N -1.28°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 20 May 2020.
2. Web site: Map of Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 20 May 2020.
3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Solent and Southampton Water . Ramsar Site. Natural England. 23 April 2020.
4. Web site: Designated Sites View: Solent and Southampton Water . Special Protection Areas . Natural England. 23 April 2020.
5. Web site: Designated Sites View: Solent Maritime . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 23 April 2020.
6. Web site: Designated Sites View: Manor Farm . Local Nature Reserves. Natural England . 28 April 2020.
7. Web site: Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 20 May 2020.