Godlingston Heath DSC_9478
Purbeck - Dorset - Southern England.
Studland & Godlingston Heath is designated as one of only 35 "Spotlight Reserves" in England by Natural England in the list of National Nature Reserves in England and is listed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
The reserve predominantly consists of internationally important lowland heath but also has a wide range of habitats including sand dune, peat bog, alder and willow carr, freshwater lagoons such as the "Little Sea", and 5 km of sandy beach. All six species of native British reptiles are found here including the rare and nationally-endangered Sand Lizard and Smooth Snake.
The Reserve is a notable stronghold of the rare Dartford Warbler which has successfully survived in this corner of Dorset when nearly wiped out elsewhere in southern England by prolonged periods of extreme winter cold.
Ancient History
The Reserve features many prehistoric remains of man's activity in the area pre-dating Roman times, indicated on the OS maps as Tumulus.
Godlingston Heath DSC_9478
Purbeck - Dorset - Southern England.
Studland & Godlingston Heath is designated as one of only 35 "Spotlight Reserves" in England by Natural England in the list of National Nature Reserves in England and is listed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
The reserve predominantly consists of internationally important lowland heath but also has a wide range of habitats including sand dune, peat bog, alder and willow carr, freshwater lagoons such as the "Little Sea", and 5 km of sandy beach. All six species of native British reptiles are found here including the rare and nationally-endangered Sand Lizard and Smooth Snake.
The Reserve is a notable stronghold of the rare Dartford Warbler which has successfully survived in this corner of Dorset when nearly wiped out elsewhere in southern England by prolonged periods of extreme winter cold.
Ancient History
The Reserve features many prehistoric remains of man's activity in the area pre-dating Roman times, indicated on the OS maps as Tumulus.