Stour Estuary, Protected wetland site in Essex and Suffolk, England
The Stour Estuary extends over 2,523 hectares from Manningtree to Harwich, featuring saltmarshes, mudflats, and diverse marine habitats along the coastline.
The River Stour received navigation improvements through a 1705 Parliamentary act, establishing it as one of England's first enhanced waterways for commercial transport.
The estuary ranks among Britain's top 25 bird observation locations, drawing hundreds of volunteer surveyors who conduct winter bird population counts.
Visitors can access prime bird watching spots at Stutton Mill, where multiple species gather during high tide periods throughout the year.
The geological formations at Harwich contain thirty distinct ash layers from the Eocene period, documenting early volcanic activity in southern England.
GPS coordinates: 51.95400,1.17400
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:18
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