Scores of visitors to Berrow Nature Reserve, near Burnham-On-Sea, were given guided tours of the local wildlife during a special Dune Discovery Day on Saturday afetrnoon (July 26th).
A range of activities for all ages took place, including guided tours, a wildlife quiz, sand craft, plant hunting and badge making.
“The Discovery Day was held to raise awareness of the wildlife importance of the local nature reserve,” district council spokeswoman Claire Faun told Burnham-On-Sea.com.
“Berrow Dunes supports one of the most diverse floras in Somerset, with at least 270 species of flowering plant being recorded.”
Sedgemoor District Council, in partnership with Natural England, Somerset Wildlife Trust and Berrow Conservation Group, hosted the event. The tours were conducted by local experts Tony Smith and Bob Corns.
Tony Smith demonstrated pond dipping in the dunes
The children were fascinated by the wildlife to be found in the pond
Coloured sand was on offer for craft makers at Saturday’s event
Bob Corns pointed out the flora and fauna in the dunes
These caterpillas were pointed out by the guide in the undergrowth
Bob Corns dicussed the varied plants in the dunes
The thistles in Berrow dunes are also home to other wildlife
The important role of plants fighting erosion of the dunes was discussed
