Martham Broad is a 60-hectare (150-acre) national nature reserve north of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk. It is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust,[1][2] and is part of the Upper Thurne Broads and Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest.[3] It is also part of the Broadland Ramsar site[4] and Special Protection Area,[5] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.[6]
| Martham Broad | |
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| Type | National nature reserve |
| Location | Great Yarmouth, Norfolk |
| OS grid | TG 466 203 |
| Area | 60 hectares (150 acres) |
| Managed by | Norfolk Wildlife Trust |
This reserve is composed of two shallow broads divided by the River Thurne, together with fen, reedbeds and marshes. There are a number of bat species and breeding birds include bearded tits, common terns, Cetti's warblers and marsh harriers.[1]
There is public access to the site.
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References
edit- ^ a b "Martham Broad". Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Martham Broad". National Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Upper Thurne Broads and Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Broadland". Ramsar Sites. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Broadland". Special Protection Areas. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: The Broads". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.