Although our star bird species have now fledged their nests there is still a great deal to see here at Coombes Valley. Our meadows are teeming with life from chirping crickets, buzzing insects, amazing moths, beautiful butterflies and a mass of wonderful wildflowers including common spotted and greater butterfly orchids. What could be better than taking a stroll in this fascinating place on a glorious summers day.
Common Spotted orchid (image: Jarrod Sneyd)
Greater Butterfly Orchid (Image: Jarrod Sneyd)
To help you with identifying some of the wildlife that calls the reserve home help yourself to a spotter sheet in the visitor centre to take out on your walk, out friendly staff can help point you in the right direction.