Martham Broad

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Martham Broad
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Martham Broad
TypeNational nature reserve
LocationGreat Yarmouth, Norfolk
OS grid TG 466 203
Area60 hectares (150 acres)
Managed byNorfolk Wildlife Trust

Martham Broad is a 60-hectare (150-acre) national nature reserve north of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk. It is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, [1] [2] and is part of the Upper Thurne Broads and Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest. [3] It is also part of the Broadland Ramsar site [4] and Special Protection Area, [5] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation. [6]

This reserve is composed of two shallow broads divided by the River Thurne, together with fen, reedbeds and marshes. There are a number of bat species and breeding birds include bearded tits, common terns, Cetti's warblers and marsh harriers. [1]

There is public access to the site.

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References

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  2. "Designated Sites View: Martham Broad". National Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 5 June 2018.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
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Coordinates: 52°43′26″N1°39′00″E / 52.724°N 1.650°E / 52.724; 1.650