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The Reserve in Detail

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What's there?

A Year on Vernatt's
Key to map dragonflyAlthough it looks 'wild', every part of the reserve is carefully managed to maintain and enhance the existing features. The reserve contains a woodland strip that is full of native trees and birdlife.

butterfliesThis leads to a large wildflower meadow that in summer is dazzling with bright flowers like yellow rattle and knapweed. These attract many colourful insects including damselflies and small copper butterflies.

water voleThe other half of the reserve is a mixture of wetland habitats including reedbeds, marsh and a large pond. This is home for the elusive water vole, reed warblers and buzzes with insect life. There is always plenty to excite your senses in any season of the year.

Click the 'Year on Vernatt's' link above to see what happened on the reserve in 2008 or the 'Warden's Blog' link to see what is happening this year.  The text is a blog written by the Nature Conservation Officer who cares for the reserve.

All species of animals, plants and birds are constantly monitored, so if you see something unusual, please let us know.

Contact me with your own sightings and questions about what is happening on Vernatt's at natureconservation@sholland.gov.uk or mobile 07920 766685

Male Muntjac - Vernatt's Reserve June 2008

Male Muntjac - Vernatt's Reserve June 2008 perizoma affinitata male Common spotted
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