Carlton and Oulton Marshes
Nature reserve in Suffolk, England
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Carlton and Oulton Marshes is a 151 hectare nature reserve in Lowestoft in Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.[1] Carlton Marshes is part of the Sprat's Water and Marshes, Carlton Colville Site of Special Scientific Interest,[2] the Broadland Ramsar internationally important wetland site,[3][4] the Broadland Special Protection Area under the European Union Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds,[5][6] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.[7][8]
Carlton and Oulton Marshes are separated by Oulton Dyke. Birds of prey include marsh harriers, barn owls and hobbies, and there are many wintering wildfowl and breeding waders. Semi-aquatic fen raft spiders were released on the site in 2012 to boost the low British population, and underwater insectivorous bladderworts trap water fleas.[1]
The Angles Way footpath passes through Carlton Marsh south of Oulton Dyke, and Oulton Marsh north of the Dyke is also accessible by footpaths.[1]
