Ham Common, Dorset
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Ham Common is a Local Nature Reserve at Hamworthy, near Poole, Dorset.[1] Located on the north west shores of Poole Harbour, it is predominantly a heathland site but includes many other habitats including waste ground, mixed woodland, and a freshwater lake (Hamworthy Lake).
On 17 October 2003 Ham Common 'twinned' with Fleet Pond Local Nature Reserve in Hampshire. In 2006 a twinning event, and plaque unveiling, took place at Ham Common.[citation needed]
Fauna
Over 200 bird species, 34 butterfly species, and 25 Odonata species have been logged in the reserve.[citation needed]
Birds
Birds inhabiting the reserve include the avocet, grey phalarope, osprey, Dartford warbler, yellow-browed warbler, serin, black-throated diver, hobby, peregrine falcon, wryneck, hoopoe and nightjar.[citation needed]
Butterflies
Butterflies inhabiting the reserve include the long-tailed blue, European swallowtail, purple hairstreak, grayling, silver-washed fritillary, dark green fritillary, brown argus and silver-studded blue.[citation needed]
Odonata
Odonata inhabiting the reserve include the red-eyed damselfly, southern damselfly, scarce blue-tailed damselfly, brown hawker, scarce chaser and keeled skimmer.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Ham Common, Dorset". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
External links
- "Map of Ham Common, Dorset". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
Sources
- Ham Common Wildlife Reports from 1992 to 2009[clarification needed]