Reed Bed, Crane Park Island
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Reed Bed, Crane Park Island
Image: © Des Blenkinsopp Taken: 13 Nov 2011
Shown as open water on the map, the middle of Crane Park Island is now more of a marsh. It was probably an old millpond at one time. Some of the reeds have been cut, maybe as habitat enhancement? The island is a nature reserve.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.442969
Longitude
-0.378353