Hungry Bay Nature Reserve
Hungry Bay Nature Reserve is a nature reserve on the east coast of Bermuda. It was established in 1986. It is considered the best example of coastal mangrove swamp on the island. It includes the Hungry Bay area and the largest mangrove coastal swamp in Bermuda. It is protected by a Tree preservation order (T.P.O.) and designated as an official Nature Reserve within the Parks system of Bermuda.
| Hungry Bay Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hungry Bay Nature Reserve |
| Nearest city | Hamilton |
| Coordinates | 32°17′25″N 64°45′32″W |
| Area | 2.01 hectares (5.0 acres) |
| Established | 1986, 1999 (Ramsar site) |
| Visitors | NA (in NA) |
| Governing body | Department of Conservation Services, Government of Bermuda |
Ramsar Wetland | |
| Official name | Hungry Bay Mangrove Swamp |
| Designated | 11 May 1999 |
| Reference no. | 987 |
The Hungry Bay Mangrove Swamp Reserve, a wetland site, is one of the seven Ramsar Sites in Bermuda. This designation recognises its international importance as a northerly mangrove swamp, as a habitat for its native crustaceans and as an important destination for migratory birds. Most of the reserve consists of mangrove swamp, while in the southern part there is a small area of saltmarsh. Much damage was done to the site by a storm in 2003 and residents have expressed concern about possible environmental damage resulting from pollution from the village of Seabright.