Nature lovers flocked to Berrow for a ‘Dune Discovery Day’ to find out more about the wildlife living there.
Organised by Sedgemoor District Council and assisted by the local Moth Group, Sedgemoor Conservation Volunteers, The Acorn Project and other volunteers, the event saw many activities for all ages take place.
“The dunes management partnership were pleased with the interest in the event and hope that those that attended will return to the reserve with a greater appreciation of this special environment,” said a spokesman.
Other events held at the Reserve include volunteer conservation days taking place during the winter months. Conservation works include scrub clearance, marram planting and beach cleaning.
The sand dunes in the nature reserve are classed as rare, both on a national and local scale, and contain a wide variety of coastal habitats which support one of the most diverse range of flora and fauna in Somerset.
At least 270 flowering plants have been recorded in the area and the reserve is also home to the rare dune tiger beetle (Cicindela maritima).
The Reserve is actively managed by Sedgemoor District Council, English Nature and Somerset Wildlife Trust.
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