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Milton Locks

Coordinates: 50°47′35″N 1°02′31″W / 50.793°N 1.042°W / 50.793; -1.042
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Milton Locks
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TypeNature reserve
LocationMilton, Portsmouth, Hampshire
OS gridSZ 6765 9975
Area1 hectare (2.5 acres)
Managed byHampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Milton Locks is a 1-hectare (2.5-acre) nature reserve in Milton in Hampshire. It is managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.[1]

This site on Portsea Island has grassland, a wood and a beach. There are saltmarsh plants such as sea purslane, sea aster and common saltmarsh-grass. The wood provides shelter for starlings and house sparrows.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Milton Locks". Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 30 May 2020.

50°47′35″N 1°02′31″W / 50.793°N 1.042°W / 50.793; -1.042