A diversity of habitats in a lovely settingĪlthough relatively small, Barkbooth Lot offers something for everyone! On a clear day from the highest point you can get magnificent views of both the Lakeland fells and Morecambe Bay. In winter - a chance to get good views of woodland birds.įrom the combination of bracken and violets in the grassland forming perfect breeding conditions for the nationally scarce high brown fritillary butterfly – to the tarns that are home to the rare medicinal leech – to the wealth of woodland birds and carpet of bluebells in the spring, Barkbooth Lot is important for wildlife year-round.In autumn - look out for wax cap fungi in the open fell area.In summer - watch dragonflies and damselflies darting over the pond and butterflies such as high brown fritillary flitting about.Spot scrubland birds such as whitethroat, tree pipit and yellowhammer. See bluebells and other flowers carpeting the woodland floor and hear birds such as chiff chaff and blackcap.In spring - the woodland is alive with the sound of willow warbler, chiffchaff and blackcap.
Also look out for the beautiful demoiselle damselfly around Arndale Beck Numerous dragonflies include the downy emerald, emperor and four-spotted chaser.
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