View location on map
The wet grassland of Elmley Marshes attracts thousands of ducks, geese and wading birds in the winter. Hen harriers, merlins, peregrines and short-eared owls can also be seen during the winter. In the summer, many wading birds, including the elegant avocet, breed on the reserve.Elmley Marshes RSPB
July 2006
- RSPB given special dispensation to pump water onto Elmley Marsh to avert crisis.
Opening times
Open daily (closed Tuesdays) 9 am to 9 pm or sunset when earlier.
Charges 2006
There are no fixed entrance fees. However, suggested donations for non-members of £2.50 adults, 50p child, £1.50 concession, and £4.50 for a family, are gratefully received to help maintain the reserve.
Highlights: Great place to see birds of prey in winter and breeding wading birds in spring.
Location: Near Sittingbourne, Isle of Sheppey, Kent.
Grid reference: TQ965675
Click here for more details.
These maps are intended as a guideline only; you must check the exact location of the reserve yourself. Wildlife Extra assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or usefulness of the information on this website.
Read the comments about this article and leave your own comment
hughsphotoshop.com/
'>
Posted by: hughredcanary | 21 Mar 2009 18:08:45
Hi all, new member here, just wondered f there is anyone out there that uses the Elmley marshes, I live within sight of these glorious marshes and get out there as often as poss - which sadly is not as often as I would like. I also am a strong believer in conservation, and look forward to battling with silly Boris re his absurd plans for an airport off Sheppey - which will never happen - but we must be prepared to protest - hopefully in great numbers.
Posted by: Powell Ettinger | 07 Feb 2009 17:18:13