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Highlights:
In the old grassland, which was untouched by the excavation, Grass Vetchling and Lesser Centaury can be found. Zigzag Clover and Slender Bird’s-foot trefoil grow on the steep slopes created by excavation and spoil. On old spoil heaps woodland vegetation has had a long time to develop, with species such as Lemon-scented Fern and Wild Service-tree. North Meadow supports populations of orchids and butterflies and the scattered scrub attracts many birds including Nightingales. Large numbers of Common Spotted orchid grow next to the Study Centre.
Location and access:
The reserve is open to the public from dawn til dusk, free of charge. There are three colour coded circular routes around the site which are of varying lengths. Sopwith Way, Swanwick, Hampshire.
For more information please visit www.hwt.org.uk or contact 01489 774400.
Grid ref: SU507099
Swanwick Lakes Wildlife Reserve
Swanwick Lakes is almost entirely a man-made landscape resulting from clay extraction over the past century for the adjacent Bursledon Brickworks. The reserve is now owned and funded by NATS and managed for wildlife, visitors and education by the Wildlife Trust, with a full-time Education Officer on site. The deep flooded clay pits support a wide variety of plants and animals. Woodland has grown up on the spoil heaps and wildflowers abound in the meadows, which are grazed.Highlights:
In the old grassland, which was untouched by the excavation, Grass Vetchling and Lesser Centaury can be found. Zigzag Clover and Slender Bird’s-foot trefoil grow on the steep slopes created by excavation and spoil. On old spoil heaps woodland vegetation has had a long time to develop, with species such as Lemon-scented Fern and Wild Service-tree. North Meadow supports populations of orchids and butterflies and the scattered scrub attracts many birds including Nightingales. Large numbers of Common Spotted orchid grow next to the Study Centre.
Location and access:
The reserve is open to the public from dawn til dusk, free of charge. There are three colour coded circular routes around the site which are of varying lengths. Sopwith Way, Swanwick, Hampshire.
For more information please visit www.hwt.org.uk or contact 01489 774400.
Grid ref: SU507099
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