Farlington Marshes nature reserve near Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK, view of the lake in October 2024. This year, the sluice gate controlling the water level at the nature reserve has not been working, which has resulted in seawater flooding the reedbeds and freshwater areas, causing the reeds to die off. This reserve is an important site for wildlife including many speceis of wildfowl and waders. Unfortunately, the money is unavailable to fix the problems, so the loss of wetland habitat could be permanent.

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Location: Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve, near Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK
Photo credit: © Gillian Pullinger / Alamy / Afripics
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