Filsham Reedbed is an 18.5-hectare (46-acre) Local Nature Reserve on the western outskirts of St Leonards-on-Sea in East Sussex. It is owned by Hastings Borough Council and managed by Sussex Wildlife Trust.[1][2][3] It is part of Combe Haven Site of Special Scientific Interest.[4]

Filsham Reedbed
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TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationSt Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
OS gridTQ 777 097
Area18.5 hectares (46 acres)
Managed bySussex Wildlife Trust

This is one of the largest reedbeds in the county and it also has areas of grazing marsh, swamp and ancient woodland. There is a wide variety of plants and over 1000 species of invertebrates have been recorded. The bird life is also important and diverse.[3]

There is access from Reedswood Road and from a footpath alongside Combe Haven river.

References

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  1. ^ "Filsham Reed Beds". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Map of Filsham Reed Beds". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Filsham Reedbed". Sussex Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
  4. ^ "Designated Sites View: Combe Haven". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 January 2019.

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