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| WILD PLACES IN THE PORTSMOUTH AREA |
| Site Name | Brief Description |
| Hilsea Lines | A mixture of lakes, fields and earthworks |
| Farlington Marshes | Coastal grazing marshes, South of A27, between Portsmouth and Havant |
| Langstone Harbour . . . . Islands . . . . Eastney Lake . . . . Portscreek Langstone Bridge . . . . Sea squirts . . . . More sea squirts . . . . Sponges |
Mud, islands and saltmarsh on the Eastern side of Portsea
Island Breeding and roosting areas for birds The south-west part of the harbour, at the end of Locksway Road A tidal creek which keeps Portsmouth as an island An interesting place to explore at low tide A variety of species Colonial species More to ponder over |
| Great Salterns | Grassland and scrub South of Burrfields Road, Portsmouth |
| Baffins Pond and environs | A popular pond with much birdlife on Tangier Road, Portsmouth |
| Milton Common | Rough grassland and ponds between Eastern Road and Moorings Way |
| Milton Locks | A fragment of natural coastline at Eastern end of Locksway Road |
| Tamworth Field | Grassland and pond between Tamworth Road and Walsall Road |
| St James' Hospital Grounds and Milton Green |
Grassland and notable trees North of Locksway Road |
| Eastney Beach | Shingle beach with unusual plants at the Eastern end of the sea-front |
| Fort Cumberland and Eastney Peninsula |
Grasslands and shingle on the way to the Hayling Ferry |
| Cumberland House and Canoe Lake |
Natural History Museum, Eastern Parade, Southsea |
| Life on Southsea Beach | What lives on the beach? |
| Found on Southsea Beach | Shells, seaweed and marine animals, washed up |
| Tipner Lake and Tipner Point |
Mudflats and grasslands on the West side of Portsea Island |
| Portsmouth Harbour | The hub of Portsmouth's maritime heritage |
| Pewit Island | Roost for birds at high water in Portsmouth Harbour |
| Portchester Castle | An ancient monument at the top end of Portsmouth Harbour |
| Portsdown Hill | Chalk grassland and scrub North of Portsmouth (Link to Friends of Portsdown Hill) |
| Miscellaneous Items | ||
| Wildlife on the sea-walls | Home to the concrete specialists. | |
| Brent Geese | Where to see the geese, and some notes on their behaviour. | |
| Wildlife Designations | A brief guide to the abbreviations used for sites in this area. | |
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