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Warblers are an outstanding feature of the reserve in early summer, when Chiffchaffs, Willow and Garden Warblers, Blackcaps and Whitethroats fill the air with song. There are still a few Tree Pipits.
Warton Crag nature reserve
The 35 hectare nature reserve at Warton Crag represents 35% of the larger Warton Crag nature reserve, which includes a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). Most of the Crag is also an SSSI, and the reserve is home to an outstanding collection of butterflies.
Wildlife highlights: Rare butterflies & moths, including High Brown Fritillary, Northern Brown Argus, Pearl-bordered and Small pearl-bordered Fritillaries, as well as the day-flying White-spotted Sable moth & Barred tooth-striped moth.
Warblers are an outstanding feature of the reserve in early summer, when Chiffchaffs, Willow and Garden Warblers, Blackcaps and Whitethroats fill the air with song. There are still a few Tree Pipits.
Location: Just over one mile north of Carnforth and close to Warton.
Access: There is a public footpath and bridleway to the north of the reserve but the paths through the reserve are concessionary.
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