Darsham Marshes

Darsham Marshes
Type Nature reserve
Location Darsham, Suffolk
OS grid TM420692
Area 20 hectares
Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Darsham Marshes is a 20 hectare nature reserve south of Darsham in Suffolk, England. It is owned and managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.[1]

This marsh and fen site has two ponds and a network of dykes. The wildlife is diverse and flowering plants include ragged-robin, yellow flag, marsh marigold and southern marsh orchid. There are birds such as marsh harriers and hen harriers, and mammals include otters and water voles.[1]

There is access from Westleton Road.

References

  1. 1 2 "Darsham Marshes". Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 15 May 2017.

Coordinates: 52°16′05″N 1°32′42″E / 52.268°N 1.545°E / 52.268; 1.545

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