Marazion Marsh

• About Marazion Marsh
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• How to get here
• Our work here

This reserve overlooks the beautiful St Michael's Mount and boasts Cornwall's largest reedbed. More than 250 bird, 500 plant, 500 insect and 18 mammal species have been recorded here and bitterns are now regular winter visitors (although patience is required to see them).

Opening times

Open at all times.

Entrance charges

Free, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcome.

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Latest news

Kleptomaniacs of the skies

We've discovered that items in red kite nests are becoming ever more surprising, showing the magnificent bird of prey's penchant for weird and wonderful home decoration.

Peregrines in 2009 – shot, poisoned and trapped

This year looks like being one of the worst on record for crimes against peregrines.

Giant red kite flies in Gateshead

More than 150 people who have helped return the spectacular red kite to the skies of north east England, the Northern Kites Project made a giant red kite ‘fly’ in Gateshead’s Baltic Square.

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