Oare Marshes
O.S Map 178 TR 013647: Nr Faversham
Postcode: ME13 OQA
The reserve consists of over 81 hectares of grazing marsh with freshwater dykes, open water ‘scrapes’, seawall and saltmarsh.The reserve is of international importance for migratory, over-wintering and breeding wetland birds. Suitable habitat is achieved through manipulation of water levels and livestock grazing. The reserve supports a spectacular and diverse range of wetland bird life.
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South Swale
O.S. Map 178 & 179 TR 060648 : Nr Faversham
South Swale covers 428 hectares and is home to thousands of wildfowl and waders in winter, and some very special plants in summer. Visit on a calm sunny day in summer and it buzzes with the sound of beetles, grasshoppers, skylark, reed warbler and breeding redshank. Amongst the reeds you might also hear the ‘ching’ of a bearded reedling or catch a distant view of a marsh harrier.
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Oare Meadow
Location: OS Map 178 TR 007628: Nr Faversham
Two hectares of wet meadow on the edge of Oare village, near Faversham. The reserve is fed by spring water, which supports a pond and adjacent low lying bog, where wetland species such as ragged-robin and yellow iris occur. The rest of the field supports a wide variety of meadow plants.
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