Wraysbury and Hythe End Gravel Pits

51°27′04″N 0°32′42″W / 51.451°N 0.545°W / 51.451; -0.545InterestBiologicalArea117.2 hectares (290 acres)[1]Notification1992[1]Location mapMagic Map

Wraysbury and Hythe End Gravel Pits is a 117.2-hectare (290-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wraysbury in Berkshire.[1][2] It is part of South West London Waterbodies Ramsar site[3] and Special Protection Area.[4]

The site features four former gravel pits and is within the floodplains of the River Thames and the Colne Brook.[5] It is important for the number of bird species it features.[6]

Fauna

The following species have been recorded on the reserve.[7][5][6]

Birds

Invertebrates

Flora

The following plants have been recorded at the site:[7]

Trees

Plants

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Wraysbury and Hythe End Gravel Pits". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Map of Wraysbury and Hythe End Gravel Pits". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Designated Sites View: South West London Waterbodies". Ramsar Site. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  4. ^ "Designated Sites View: South West London Waterbodies". Special Protection Areas. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  5. ^ a b Carl Hughes (3 July 1992). "SSSI". Wraysbury.net. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  6. ^ a b "Wraysbury and Horton Gravel Pits". Berksoc.org.uk. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  7. ^ a b "Wraysbury and Hythe End Gravel Pits citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
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