Bay Pond Explained

Bay Pond
Type:Nature reserve
Grid Ref Uk:TQ352516
Location:Godstone, Surrey
Area:7ha
Manager:Surrey Wildlife Trust

Bay Pond is a 7abbr=offNaNabbr=off nature reserve in Godstone in Surrey. It is managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust.[1] It is part of Godstone Ponds Site of Special Scientific Interest[2]

Bay Pond has no public access, and is an educational reserve run by the Trust. It has four ponds and the main one is believed to have been made in 1611 to hold back water for a mill. Other habitats are wildflower meadows and a mature alder swamp. Butterflies include Gatekeeper, ringlet, small skipper and orange tip.[1]

References

51.248°N -0.064°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bay Pond Educational Nature Reserve. Surrey Wildlife Trust . 29 November 2018.
  2. Web site: Designated Sites View: Godstone Ponds . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 November 2018.