Dengie SPA, Nature reserve and scientific interest site in Dengie Peninsula, England
Dengie SPA spans 3,105 hectares between the Blackwater and Crouch estuaries, featuring expansive tidal mudflats and salt marshes along the eastern coastline.
The site received multiple environmental designations, including Special Protection Area status and recognition as a Nature Conservation Review location for its geological formations.
Research teams regularly conduct studies on coastal ecosystems within the reserve, contributing to scientific understanding of wetland environments and wildlife patterns.
Visitors can explore designated walking paths throughout the reserve while observing various bird species and participating in guided nature observation sessions.
The reserve contains a 12-hectare section called Bradwell Shell Bank, managed by Essex Wildlife Trust, featuring specialized coastal plant communities.
Location: Dengie
GPS coordinates: 51.68300,0.94800
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:36
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