Drove Island
 Drove Island seen from Brands Bay | |
 Interactive map of Drove Island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Poole Harbour |
| Coordinates | 50°39′56″N 1°58′45″W / 50.665683°N 1.979217°W |
| OS grid reference | SZ0154085382 |
Drove Island is a small uninhabited island in Brand's Bay, Poole Harbour, in the county of Dorset, England. There are no buildings on the island and it consists of mostly marsh.[1]
The waters around the island are extremely shallow (usually around 48 cm) and it is only accessible by private boat.[2]
Drove Island lies within the civil parish of Studland. The parish was formerly part of the Purbeck local government district, but now forms part of Dorset unitary authority.[3]
Ecology
[edit]The island supports birds including seagulls, avocets, spoonbills, and black-tailed godwits.[4] These birds can usually be seen on the island. The seagrass around the island are nurseries for fish and shellfish due to the high mix of freshwater and seawater.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ jcombe (2016-04-20). "Islands of Poole Harbour". Round the Island. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ↑ "Poole Harbour in Poole | Visit A City". www.visitacity.com. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ↑ "Harbour island is 'dream' location". 2007-11-09. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ↑ "Strengthened protection for Poole Harbour's unique range of wildlife". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ "Poole Harbour SSSI Dorset" (PDF).