Vange Marshes

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Vange Marshes is a mosaic of wetland habitats. Fresh and saltwater lagoons attract breeding avocets, common terns, little ringed plovers lapwings and reed buntings. In winter, wigeons, teals and shovelers visit the site and bearded tits thrive in the reedbeds.

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Open at all times.

Entrance charges

None, though donations to help us continue our work here are very welcome.

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