Woolhampton Reed Bed

Woolhampton Reed Bed
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Woolhampton Reed Bed is located in Berkshire
Woolhampton Reed Bed
Location within Berkshire
LocationBerkshire
Grid referenceSU 578 666[1]
Coordinates51°23′46″N 1°10′19″W / 51.396°N 1.172°W / 51.396; -1.172
InterestBiological
Area6.0 hectares (15 acres)[1]
Notification1985[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Woolhampton Reed Bed is a 6-hectare (15-acre) 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.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Woolhampton Reed Bed". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Map of Woolhampton Reed Bed". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Woolhampton Reed Bed citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 November 2019.