Woolhampton Reed Bed Explained

Woolhampton Reed Bed
Aos:Berkshire
Interest:Biological
Coordinates:51.396°N -1.172°W
Area:6ha
Notifydate:1985
Map: Magic Map

Woolhampton Reed Bed is a 6abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Woolhampton in Berkshire.[1] [2]

This site on London Clay mainly consists of dense reed beds, but there are also areas of carr woodland and tall fen. More than 300 moth species have been recorded, including the obscure wainscot, burnished brass and butterbur. The site is also important for flies, with over 160 species.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Woolhampton Reed Bed . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 19 November 2019.
  2. Web site: Map of Woolhampton Reed Bed. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 19 November 2019.
  3. Web site: Woolhampton Reed Bed citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 19 November 2019.