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Highlights: The sand lizard was re-introduced here in 2002, and the heath is also perfect habitat for Natterjack toads, adders and Smooth snakes. Wildmoor’s varied habitats attract a range of birds. The open heath with its scattered cover provides ideal conditions for the tree pipit, stonechat, woodlark, Dartford warbler and the nightjar. Hobbies hunt over the heath, using their aerobatic skills to catch dragonflies in mid-flight. Redpolls visit in winter to feed on birch seeds. The emperor moth, a handsome relative of the silk moth, can be seen skimming over the heather tussocks in the May sunshine. 22 species of dragonfly have been recorded here. Location: Crowthorne. On Crowthorne road, 1 mile north of Sandhurst station. Surfaced car park.
Grid reference: SU 842 627
Wildmoor Heath Nature Reserve
Wildmoor Heath is the collective name for Owlsmoor Bog, Edgbarrow Heath, and Wildmoor Bottom. It comprises an interlinked mosaic of wet and dry lowland heath and valley mire (bog), interspersed with mature pine and broadleaved woodland with scrub, and areas of secondary woodland.Highlights: The sand lizard was re-introduced here in 2002, and the heath is also perfect habitat for Natterjack toads, adders and Smooth snakes. Wildmoor’s varied habitats attract a range of birds. The open heath with its scattered cover provides ideal conditions for the tree pipit, stonechat, woodlark, Dartford warbler and the nightjar. Hobbies hunt over the heath, using their aerobatic skills to catch dragonflies in mid-flight. Redpolls visit in winter to feed on birch seeds. The emperor moth, a handsome relative of the silk moth, can be seen skimming over the heather tussocks in the May sunshine. 22 species of dragonfly have been recorded here. Location: Crowthorne. On Crowthorne road, 1 mile north of Sandhurst station. Surfaced car park.
Grid reference: SU 842 627
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