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Coastal grassland: The Lizard is noted for its rich flora with eighteen rare plant species growing in the area. There is a diverse range of heathland and coastal habitats, the steep cliffs providing nesting sites for ravens, peregrines and several species of gulls.
Inland heaths: these support a diverse collection of heathers but are dominated by the rare Cornish heath, a type unique to the area. Ancient cart tracks and shallow pools found throughout the inland heaths support rare plants and are used by a wide variety of dragonfly species. They are also spawning ground for toads newts and frogs, the latter being noted for their early spawning in the area.
Highlights: Basking sharks, choughs, seals, peregrines and kittiwakes. Location: The Lizard peninsular is accessed via the A3083 (from the A394) and the B3293.
Grid reference: SW688132
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The Lizard National Nature Reserve
The Lizard NNR is a complex of numerous isolated sites totalling 1660 hectares and comprises 2 main habitat types: coastal grasslands & heaths and inland heaths.Coastal grassland: The Lizard is noted for its rich flora with eighteen rare plant species growing in the area. There is a diverse range of heathland and coastal habitats, the steep cliffs providing nesting sites for ravens, peregrines and several species of gulls.
Inland heaths: these support a diverse collection of heathers but are dominated by the rare Cornish heath, a type unique to the area. Ancient cart tracks and shallow pools found throughout the inland heaths support rare plants and are used by a wide variety of dragonfly species. They are also spawning ground for toads newts and frogs, the latter being noted for their early spawning in the area.
Highlights: Basking sharks, choughs, seals, peregrines and kittiwakes. Location: The Lizard peninsular is accessed via the A3083 (from the A394) and the B3293.
Grid reference: SW688132
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