Braeburn Park

Wansunt Pit

Braeburn Park is a 22.3 hectare nature reserve in Crayford in the London Borough of Bexley. It is managed by the London Wildlife Trust,[1] and includes Wansunt Pit, a 1.9 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest.[2]

The site is former sand quarries which have gradually reverted to nature. Habitats include ruderal scrub, grassland and woodland. There is a wide variety of invertebrates, including rare ones such as skipping flower beetles and picture-winged flies.[1] There is also a pond and there are many common bird species.[2]

There is access from Lower Station Road.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Braeburn Park". London Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  2. 1 2 London Wildlife Trust. "SINC Review". London Borough of Bexley. p. 116. Retrieved 18 January 2016.

Coordinates: 51°26′43″N 0°10′20″E / 51.4453°N 0.1722°E / 51.4453; 0.1722

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