Area of Search Essex
Suffolk Interest Biological Area 88 ha Areas of search Essex, Suffolk | Grid reference TM090329 Location map Magic Map Notification 1988 | |
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Management Royal Society for the Protection of Birds | ||
Cattawade Marshes is an 88.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between East Bergholt and Manningtree in Essex and Suffolk. It is managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. It is a Ramsar wetland of international importance, and part of the Stour and Orwell Special Protection Area, and the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The site is a marsh area between two arms of the River Stour. It is of major importance for breeding birds, especially waders and wildfowl, such as Shoveler, Teal, Tufted Duck and Water Rail. Other habitats are grassland and ditches.
There is no public access but the site can be viewed from a public footpath on the south side of the river.
References
Cattawade Marshes Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA