Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve
Farlington Marshes, one of the Trust’s oldest nature reserves, is a coastal wildlife expanse with internationally important populations of wading birds and wildfowl.
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Updates on Farlington Marshes
Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve has an uncertain future. An amazing array of wildlife call this nature reserve home, the site is steeped in history of Farlington, but sadly the nature reserve is at risk and needs help to be saved.
Farlington Marshes – An Uncertain Future?
Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve has an uncertain future. This blog highlights the amazing wildlife that calls this nature reserve home, the history of Farlington, why the site is at risk and why…
Bird numbers soar at Farlington Marshes!
Creative thinking and innovative conservation solutions have seen lapwing, redshank and avocet numbers reach the highest they have been in 20 years at Farlington Marshes nature reserve.
Winter Survey at Farlington
Over the winter the volunteer team down at Farlington Marshes have been helping me do some survey work to look in a little bit more detail what the birds have been doing
Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve
A coastal reserve offering fantastic views.
Morton Marsh Nature Reserve
Morton Marsh is a wonderful wetland site.
Hythe Spartina Marsh Nature Reserve
Designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Hythe Spartina Marsh is a small stretch of coastal habitat on the western side of Southampton Water. The edge of the reserve offers the…
Avocets breed at Wildlife Trust reserve for first time
Avocets have successfully bred for the first time at our Farlington Marshes nature reserve
What is a nature reserve?
If you’ve ever visited a nature reserve, you’ll know how special they can be. Nature reserves are treasure troves of wildlife wonders, often hosting exciting rarities which had sadly become…
Marsh cinquefoil
Look for the deep magenta, star-shaped flowers of Marsh cinquefoil in marshes, bogs, fens and wetlands in the north, west and east of the UK.
Marsh violet
As its name suggests, the Marsh violet likes damp spots, such as marshes, bogs and wet woods. It is a low-growing plant with kidney-shaped leaves and pale lilac flowers.