Description:

At the head of Southampton Water this reserve has a variety of coastal and wetland habitats with large numbers of birds and plants.

The River Test flows through the Lower Test Marshes before passing to the sea through Southampton Water. The mixture of salt and freshwater and the natural progression from land to sea gives a great range of habitats
which is reflected in the large number of birds and flowering plants to be found here.
Walking to the south west of the reserve you will find a hide and two viewing screens. Ideally located overlooking scrapes and reedbeds they are a great way to get a closer look at the birds without disturbing them.