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Spitend Point

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Kent Swale

England

Spitend Point

Sheep and lambs by the Swale
Sheep and lambs by the Swale Credit: Peter S

Spitend Point is a stunning coastal marsh located in Kent, England. It is a part of the larger coastal marshes and saltings area that stretches along the southeastern coast of the country. The area is known for its exceptional natural beauty and diverse range of wildlife.

The marshland at Spitend Point is characterized by its flat, low-lying terrain and its proximity to the sea. It is a prime example of a salt marsh, with large areas of marsh grasses, mudflats, and tidal creeks. These marshes are formed by the deposition of sediments carried by the tides and are an essential habitat for various plant and animal species.

The vegetation in the area is diverse, with salt-tolerant plants such as samphire, sea lavender, and sea purslane dominating the landscape. These plants not only provide food and shelter for a multitude of bird species but also contribute to the stabilization of the marshland.

Spitend Point is a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, as it supports a significant population of migratory and resident bird species. Visitors may spot wading birds like curlews, redshanks, and dunlins, as well as raptors such as marsh harriers and peregrine falcons. The marshes also attract waterfowl like teal, wigeons, and shelducks.

Aside from its ecological importance, Spitend Point offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline and the vast expanse of the sea. The area is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is managed by conservation organizations to preserve its delicate ecosystem and ensure its long-term sustainability.

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Spitend Point Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.364096/0.85099775 or Grid Reference TQ9866. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sheep and lambs by the Swale
Sheep and lambs by the Swale
Fowley Island A long narrow island in the Swale, largely saltings, but with one or two shell or shingle banks that appear to be nesting sites for Black-headed Gulls. There were also a few terns about that might also have been nesting there.
Fowley Island
A long narrow island in the Swale, largely saltings, but with one or two shell or shingle banks that appear to be nesting sites for Black-headed Gulls. There were also a few terns about that might also have been nesting there.
Trailer with portable tanks There is plenty of natural water about for livestock, so what this is here for is a bit of a mystery.
Trailer with portable tanks
There is plenty of natural water about for livestock, so what this is here for is a bit of a mystery.
Gateway, Teynham Level The over-high posts are characteristic of the coastal grazing marshes along the Thames Estuary. As kids, on the Essex side, we found then useful for spotting from a distance where the way to the next field was, so perhaps that is the idea.
Gateway, Teynham Level
The over-high posts are characteristic of the coastal grazing marshes along the Thames Estuary. As kids, on the Essex side, we found then useful for spotting from a distance where the way to the next field was, so perhaps that is the idea.
Teynham Level Coastal grazing marshes south of the Swale. The grazing was actually being done further east at the time of this view.
Teynham Level
Coastal grazing marshes south of the Swale. The grazing was actually being done further east at the time of this view.
Sluice, Luddenham Gut There are old sea walls going inland some way to either side of the gut, suggesting this area was inned rather later than the rest of the marshes.
Sluice, Luddenham Gut
There are old sea walls going inland some way to either side of the gut, suggesting this area was inned rather later than the rest of the marshes.
Cattle, Luddenham Marshes Extending over a large area beyond the cattle are the widely scattered remains of explosives works and magazines.
Cattle, Luddenham Marshes
Extending over a large area beyond the cattle are the widely scattered remains of explosives works and magazines.
Borrow dyke, Teynham Level
Borrow dyke, Teynham Level
Drainage channel at Luddenham Marshes
Drainage channel at Luddenham Marshes
Swan at Luddenham Marshes
Swan at Luddenham Marshes
South Deep, Conyer
South Deep, Conyer
South Deep, Conyer
South Deep, Conyer
South Deep, Conyer
South Deep, Conyer
South Deep, Conyer
South Deep, Conyer
South Deep, Conyer
South Deep, Conyer
South Deep, Conyer
South Deep, Conyer
South Deep, Conyer
South Deep, Conyer
South Deep, Conyer
South Deep, Conyer
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Spitend Point is located at Grid Ref: TQ9866 (Lat: 51.364096, Lng: 0.85099775)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Swale

Police Authority: Kent

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