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	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Brading
		The RSPB Brading Marshes nature reserve is the first RSPB reserve on the Isle of Wight.
		Situated on the reclaimed land of the old harbour, behind the present-day Bembridge Harbour, it was bought in 2001 and is a mix of lagoons and ditches, reed beds and meadows, with a fringe of ancient woodland.
		Brading is served by Brading railway station on the Island Line Railway with direct connection to the Wightlink ferry at Ryde Pier Head and stops at Ryde, Smallbrook, Sandown, Lake and Shanklin.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Brading (1396 words)

	Drought scuppers hopes for wetland birds - The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		At Brading Marshes, an RSPB reserve on the Isle of Wight, low spring and summer rainfall has left land parched.
		The RSPB believes the construction of thousands of new homes in the UK's driest areas, and the subsequent demand for water, could seriously damage hopes of saving the south-east's breeding waders.
		The picture is the same at Brading Marshes RSPB Reserve.
	www.rspb.org.uk /england/southeast/action/southeastdrought.asp (939 words)

	Rspb (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		RSPB Pulborough Brooks - RSPB Pulborough Brooks is a nature reserve, run by the RSPB, in West Sussex, England.
		RSPB Brading Marshes - RSPB Brading Marshes nature reserve is the only RSPB reserve on the Isle of Wight.
		RSPB Coombes Valley - RSPB Coombes Valley is a nature reserve, run by the RSPB, in Staffordshire, England.
	1.tmadata.com /Rspb.html (480 words)

	Texto monolingüe en inglés. Carta. De una ONG. (pedir, persuadir)
		Brading Marshes is found on the floodplains of the River Yar on the Isle of Wight, and for sheer diversity of habitats and wildlife it is second to none.
		A rich mosaic of ancient woodland, flower-filled meadows, coastal lagoons and the largest surviving areas of reedbed and grazing marsh on the island, Brading Marsh is is a place of rare beauty.
		Brading Marshes is already recognised for its conservation value, but it is only by purchasing this land that we can ensure it achieves its full potential.
	www.englishspanishlink.com /deluxewriter/zzzltopbirdsanct.htm (557 words)

	Hidden Britain South East, Brading: Walking, Cycling, Bird Watching and History in Brading
		However the surrounding landscape is as much a highlight, with rolling green hills dropping down towards the sea, breathtaking views from Brading Down,numerous footpaths and bridleways and a variety of special wildlife, including the birds at the Brading Marshes RSPB Reserve.
		The ancient name of Bredynge from which “Brading” is derived probably meant “the people living by the ridge of the downs “ and dates from at least 683, although the settlement’s history goes back much further.
		Brading was granted a royal charter in 1548 and in medieval times had a corporation and returned two members to parliament.
	www.hiddenbritainse.org.uk /brading/index.htm (439 words)

	isle of wight history and information
		Location within the British IslesThe ancient 'Kynges Towne' of Brading is the main town of the parish of the same name, which used to cover about a tenth of the Isle of Wight but now includes the town itself and Adgestone, Morton, Nunwell and other outlying areas between Ryde, St Helen's, Bembridge, Sandown and Arreton.
		Brading was formerly the testing place for weights and measures for all of East Wight and these standards are still kept in the upper building together with the Town Charter.
		Brading is served by the Island Line Railway with direct connection to the Wightlink ferry at Ryde Pier Head and stops at Ryde, Smallbrook, Sandown, Lake and Shanklin.
	www.sunnycottcaravanpark.co.uk /isle_wight_information.htm (5539 words)

	Millennium Ark: Hot News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		DROUGHT, which last year destroyed the RSPB's dream of returning Brading Marshes to a prime wetland haven for rare birds, has returned to seriously threaten this year's breeding season.
		More than three years of hard work and hundreds of thousands of pounds have been poured into the marsh by the charity but a barometer of the scale of the problem is that the dry winter has cut in half the number of visiting ducks.
		Two years ago a single pair came to the marsh and bred successfully but last year the dry summer meant there were none.
	www.millennium-ark.net /NEWS/06_Earth_Changes/060207.Isle.Wight.html (496 words)

	Plea to save more water as drought hits wading birds \| Special reports \| Guardian Unlimited
		News of the disaster for breeding pairs of lapwing, redshank and snipe was released on the same day that Folkstone and Dover Water applied for powers to compulsorily fit water meters to all its customers.
		Worst affected was Brading marshes on the Isle of Wight, where parched ground meant that redshanks had gone completely and only one pair of lapwings remained.
		Despite the efforts of the RSPB to improve breeding in wetland reserves, wading bird numbers have been declining because farmland has been drying out.
	www.guardian.co.uk /conservation/story/0,13369,1532146,00.html (481 words)

	OXFORD RSPB MEMBERS GROUP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The main memories are of a large flock of male and female Eider on the water, Bearded Tit, Marsh Harrier, Water Rail and Green Sandpiper, the latter being seen everywhere.
		Brading Marshes RSPB Reserve and the Bembridge Area - 13th
		Brading Marshes RSPB Reserve is a new reserve which still has a lot of work required.
	www.rspb-oxford.org.uk /field_trips2003.html (1464 words)

	Isle of White - Brading Marshes [Archive] - thebirdinsight forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Brading Marsh warden Keith Ballard said: "It is not ideal but only a prolonged deluge will recharge the marsh and it is our only hope for rare redshank to breed again this year."
		I never did quite work out how to access Brading Marsh, but the harbour there is one of the best places in Britain for Mediterranean Gull in August.
		Brading Marshes was a nice spot when we went in the last year or so.
	thebirdinsight.com /forum/archive/index.php/t-291.html (197 words)

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		Bans and limits on the use of water have been issued across 51 of France's 96 regional departments, while in Italy, a stretch of beach near Genoa was shut after toxic algae, brought on by extreme heat, poisoned dozens of bathers.
		At Brading Marshes, on the Isle of Wight, low rainfall has meant redshanks have gone completely while just one pair of lapwing remains.
		The RSPB said last winter was the second driest since 1904 in the south-east and rainfall in each of the last eight months has been well below average.
	www.climateark.org /shared/reader/welcome.aspx?linkid=44399 (781 words)

	Naturally Wight Gardens on The Isle of Wight - Wightlink
		Free to wander, this is a place for birdwatchers and walkers, keen to spot unusual birds, wildfowl and more than 300 species of wild plants.
		Brading Marshes: There are views to this RSPB-owned bird sanctuary from a network of footpaths around Brading and Bembridge but keen walkers can join the guided Wildlife Walks that take place on selected Sundays (info: 01983 614878).
		Forests and Woodland: A walk in Parkhurst Forest or Firestone Copse could bring you face to face with a red squirrel, a rare sight on the mainland but alive and kicking on the Isle of Wight.
	www.wightlink.co.uk /gardens/naturally.htm (312 words)

	Self Catering Accomodation Isle Of Wight
		It nestles between Brading Down with it’s stunning views and the sea at Bembridge which is just 3 miles across the tranquil Brading marshes.
		It’s hard to believe now that Brading was a major sea port with trading ships navigating as far up as the Bugle Inn in the High Street, and just a stone’s throw from Mulberry Lawn.
		A pleasant afternoon stroll to the south of the town will take you to the Roman villa, considerably upgraded recently to protect and enhance the precious mosaics to be seen there.
	www.mulberrylawn.co.uk /brading_1.htm (362 words)

	Sandown Bay Holidays - About Us
		Above this is the site of the wireless station and unfortunately all that remains today are the four corner settings but from this vantage point one can enjoy the panoramic views.
		Local footpaths connect the site with Brading Marshes, recently designated as a nature reserve by the RSPB.
		Bearded tits, marsh harriers and bitterns may also be spotted, along with pheasants and birds of prey.
	www.function-rooms-iow.co.uk /AboutUs.asp (720 words)

	Telegraph \| News
		The drought currently tightening its hold across south-east England was blamed yesterday for a huge drop in the number of wading birds.
		At Brading Marshes reserve in the Isle of Wight, redshanks have disappeared and only one pair of lapwings remain after nine months of below-average rainfall.
		Wetland management programmes at RSPB reserves in the South East have helped lapwing and redshank begin to recover but the current drought has undone much of the early successes.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/07/20/ndry20.xml (626 words)

	Brading Marshes - The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Brading Marshes - The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
		Brading Marshes is a new reserve acquired in 2001.
		For up-to-date information, please contact: RSPB South East Regional Office on 01273 775333 or RSPB Pulborough Brooks nature reserve office on 01798 875851.
	www.rspb.org.uk /reserves/guide/b/bradingmarshes/index.asp (145 words)

	birding facts Birding Resources by the Fat Birder
		Add to this such diverse habitats as saltwater estuary, freshwater marsh, coastal headlands and south facing chalk downland.
		The house is on the quayside at Bembridge Marina with spectacular views over the harbour on one side and long reaching views over the Yar River Valley to Brading on the other.
		At the end of Quay Lane walkers and bird watchers will be delighted with Brading Marshes — now mostly owned by RSPB - where the river Yar flows eastwards to Brading Haven (now known as Bembridge Harbour).
	www.fatbirder.com /links_geo/europe/england_isle_of_wight.html (1331 words)

	Brading Day Country Show (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		With a wide range of interests and activities, the annual Brading Day Country Show and the newly introduced Brading in the Park is a fun filled event for all ages.
		Check out the links to see the latest news, past events and general Brading information.
		The Brading Day Group - working with the community, by the community, for the community
	www.bradingday.org (60 words)

	Britain faces drought alert - ForumGarden
		Wading birds need boggy grassland or damp meadows in which to nest and find their insect food.
		Numbers of successful breeding lapwing, redshank and snipe have dropped by up to 80 per cent this year at five RSPB reserves in Sussex and Kent.
		At Brading Marshes, an RSPB reserve on the Isle of Wight, where the low spring and summer rainfall has left land parched, redshanks have gone completely while just one pair of lapwings remains.
	www.forumgarden.com /forums/showthread.php?t=7147 (1899 words)

	watercolour painting
		At the south end of town is the bull ring – a huge iron ring set in the ground for the annual bull-baiting ceremony when the meat was afterwards donated to the town’s poor.
		Next to The Bugle is the 'Brading Experience' believed to be the oldest dwelling on the Island, and just across the lane is The Old Town Hall, now a museum and a set of stocks – interestingly with 5 holes!
		The ancient church is well worth a visit as is a stroll through the churchyard with it’s beautiful trees.
	www.wightwatercolour.co.uk /brading_1.htm (372 words)

	Isle of Wight Biodiversity: nature for nature's sake
		Volunteers help the RSPB manage their reserve at Brading Marshes by managing the land, leading guided walks and carrying out survey work.
		Join a nature conservation group (such as Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Wight Nature Fund) and take part in their work parties.
		The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust purchased land at Cranmore to protect one of Britain’s rarest moths, the Reddish Buff.
	www.wildonwight.co.uk /themes/nature.html (359 words)

	Exploring The Countryside
		Its main habitats are mudflats (important for providing food for all the birds that use the Solent), saltmarsh (important for rare plants and useful for protecting the shore from flooding) and grazing marsh (home to many of the birds that visit).
		Birdwatching is a popular pastime in the Solent with good viewing places including Farlington Marshes, Titchfield Haven and Brading Marshes and the Hersey Nature Reserve on the Island.
		More information on viewing birds is available from the RSPB on Tel: 01273 775333.
	www.solentforum.hants.org.uk /explore/countryside.htm (1026 words)

	Carpenters farm campsite - On the Isle of Wight
		Carpenters Farm Campsite is perfectly positioned next to The St. Helens Marshes SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest), an RSPB reserve.
		The old railway line, now disused, is a beautiful walk that will take you from St. Helens to Brading, through the marshes.
		Helens Duver is the nearest beach and is within easy walking distance from the campsite.
	www.wightstay.co.uk /carpentersfarm.html (244 words)

	Feb 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		We play our part by showing our support for the RSPB, and I hope that you will sign the pledge that was included with the magazine.
		I am very much the optimist, and believe that things can be changed with enough determination, and as I said, our enjoyment of birds and our support for the work of the RSPB is very much part of this.
		When I spoke to him just before he left Weymouth, he was very much looking forward to the exciting challenges of developing a new reserve and creating visitor facilities.
	www.southdorset-rspb.org.uk /feb_2005.htm (7013 words)

	Habitat creation
		Water Level Management Plan for Brading Marshes SSSI/SAC/SPA, Isle of Wight.
		Feasibility of restoration of Longdon and Eldersfield Marshes, Worcs.
		Grazing marsh creation at the Wetland Centre, London.
	www.silsoe.cranfield.ac.uk /iwe/habitat_creation.htm (218 words)

	R.S.P.B. Brading Marshes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Situated on the east coast of the Island, behind Bembridge Harbour, it was bought in 2001 and is a mix of lagoons and ditches, reed beds and meadows, with a fringe of ancient woodland.
		In Spring and Summer lapwings, herons, tufted ducks and shell ducks can be seen.
		Also look out for the marsh harriers and peregrines.
	www.brading.org /marshes.html (142 words)

	Welney closed for new visitor centre development (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		------ RSPB - Nor Marsh and Motney Hill
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		------ RSPB - Point of Air - Dee Estuary
	www.wildbritain.com /forum/FindPost57.aspx (73 words)

	Things to Do (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		This is great fun for children and an enormous relief for parents/carers...
		...The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has recently purchased large swathes of land in and around Bembridge Harbour and Brading Marshes.
		These wetlands have become a haven for many bird species and a are year-round draw for birdwatchers (or twitchers as they are sometimes known)from around the world....
	greenoaks-bembridge.com /Things-to-Do (728 words)

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