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skylarks and sedge warblers |
Puxton Moor is set within the heart
of the North Somerset Levels and Moors, and is a large
area of pasture land networked with species-rich rhynes.
What
to look out for
The rhynes (watery ditches) are
full of rare plants such as frogbit and rootless duckweed,
along with many scarce invertebrates such as hairy
dragonfly and water scorpion. Reed and sedge warblers
are found in the rhynes, and migrating whimbrel are
often seen here in the spring.
During the spring and summer ground nesting birds
such as skylark are found in the fields, and lesser
whitethroat and reed bunting can be heard in areas
of wet scrub.
The site also contains evidence of Roman habitation
and Medieval earthwork
Further information
This site was purchased and managed
through support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, ARC,
North Somerset Council and public donation.
Access
As well as the public footpaths that
cross the reserve, there is an open access arrangement
across the site. Caution - many of the rhynes are steep-sided
and contain deep water.
| Bike |
View a location map of the
reserve on the National
Cycle Network website. |
| Public transport |
Go to www.traveline.org.uk |
| Car |
From the A370 at Hewish turn
south into Puxton. Park opposite the church within
the village of Puxton.
The reserve can be accessed from Dolemoor Lane.
Parking is restricted - please do not park and
block any cottage, farm or field entrances. |
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