2016

SZ0086 : Poole Harbour, Green Island

taken 8 years ago, 3 km from Sandbanks, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole, England

Poole Harbour, Green Island
Poole Harbour, Green Island
Green Island lies in the central south part of Poole Harbour, south of Brownsea Island and Furzey Island. The island, which is privately owned, is an Area of Natural Beauty (AONB), Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Protection Area (SPA). The island which covers approximately 45 acres at low tide, is covered in extensive woodland in the centre, made up of Scots pine with several small zones of heathland. The island also has a large salt marsh and several small glades, as well as a beach area. Along with Brownsea Island and Furzey Island, Green Island is one of the few known places in England where red squirrels are still found.
Poole Harbour

Poole Harbour has an area of approximately 36 square kilometres (14 sq mi) and is claimed to be the largest natural harbour in Europe. The harbour is extremely shallow (average depth: 48 cm), with one main dredged channel through the harbour, from the mouth to Holes Bay LinkExternal link


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SZ0086, 31 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 26 May, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 31 May, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SZ 005 864 [100m precision]
WGS84: 50:40.6734N 1:59.6487W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SZ 008 862
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West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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