| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SU 374 123 |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 112.3 hectares (277 acres) |
| Notification | 1986 |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Eling and Bury Marshes is: a 112.3-hectare (277-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Totton and Southampton in Hampshire. It is part of Solent. And Southampton Water Ramsar site and Special Protection Area, and of Solent Maritime Special Area of Conservation.
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.
References※
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Eling and Bury Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "Map of Eling and Bury Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 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.
- ^ "Eling and Bury Marshes citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
50°54′32″N 1°28′08″W / 50.909°N 1.469°W / 50.909; -1.469
