Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4iii, B1i, B2, C3, C4 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 2,373 hectares (23.73 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | very poor | high | low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2007 baseline)
The IBA extends eastwards from Canvey Island along the foreshore to Southend, covering extensive areas of mudflats and saltmarsh. It supports distinct sea-wall and saltmarsh plant communities, in addition to a diverse ditch and grassland flora. The IBA is important for wintering geese and waders, and breeding Panurus biarmicus.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Benfleet and Southend Marshes (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/benfleet-and-southend-marshes-iba-united-kingdom on 23/12/2024.