Ponds
Whether found in a garden or part of an agricultural landscape, ponds are oases of wildlife worth investigating. Even small ponds can support a wealth of species and collectively, ponds play a key…
Whether found in a garden or part of an agricultural landscape, ponds are oases of wildlife worth investigating. Even small ponds can support a wealth of species and collectively, ponds play a key…
A mixed woodland and grassland reserve with two ponds
Glorious riverside ponds and reedbed rich in wildlife
Explore how to optimise the wildlife value of ponds or to create new ones on community land
A small urban reserve featuring a pond with a variety of wildlife
Nestled among houses, a collection of small ponds and meadow that is a local stronghold for newts
A microcosm of different habitats within one site - various woodland, carr, wet and dry heath, two large ponds and bogs
A large shallow lake fringed by reedbeds
Ponds are excellent additions to gardens and community spaces looking to increase the amount of wildlife they support.
Home to a breeding colony of the nationally-rare and protected great crested newt, the reserves provides ideal nesting conditions for a range of summer migratory birds. A precious local resource…
This nature reserve is one of Devon's top places for dragonfly and damselfly watching. Bring binoculars for an up close view of these wonderful insects.