Image: Surlingham Church Marsh Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1285247

Description: Surlingham Church Marsh Nature Reserve. In spring and summer, marsh harriers, kingfishers, water rails, and reed and sedge warblers can be seen in this small nature reserve which can be accessed via a circular walk which starts and ends by St Mary's church > https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1280845. Dogs are only allowed on public footpaths and bridleways. A great variety of wild flowers and plants, some of these rare such as marsh orchids and mild parsley, can be seen and in order to maintain and improve diversity, Highland Cattle is grazed here during the summer months. The site floods in winter, attracting bitterns, gadwalls and shovelers.
Title: Surlingham Church Marsh Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1285247
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Author: Evelyn Simak
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