Comment
Local Wildlife Site Review Consultation
Representation ID: 823
Received: 12/10/2007
Respondent: Essex Amphibian & Reptile Group
M3 Magnolia Nature Reserve and Fields TQ860927
Within its citation the following should be added
The site holds the largest known population of crested and smooth newts in Essex and definitely in Rochford. The population forms a large metapopulation with the Anglian Water Flood Reservoir to the East (large rectangle on Map) and several old Tudor ponds (400 years+) at the Rouncefall. The presence of both frog and toad (National BAP)
An exceptional population of slowworms, lizards and grass snakes (all National BAP priority species) exist within the site making this area one of the key sites for Herpetofauna in Rochford
M3 Magnolia Nature Reserve and Fields TQ860927
Within its citation the following should be added
The site holds the largest known population of crested and smooth newts in Essex and definitely in Rochford. The population forms a large metapopulation with the Anglian Water Flood Reservoir to the East (large rectangle on Map) and several old Tudor ponds (400 years+) at the Rouncefall. The presence of both frog and toad (National BAP)
An exceptional population of slowworms, lizards and grass snakes (all National BAP priority species) exist within the site making this area one of the key sites for Herpetofauna in Rochford