Foxearth Meadows Nature Reserve
Foxearth Meadows Nature Reserve is an area of floodplain meadow by the River Stour on the Essex/Suffolk border owned by A Rocha UK, a Christian environmental charity.
18 dragonfly and damselfly species are present; a further 6 species are recent historical records. The site has two large ponds, numerous ditches and a large area of meadow and sedge beds with Hazel/Field Maple hedgerows and Willow carr.
Species include White-legged, Small Red-eyed, Red-eyed and Willow Emerald damselflies, Norfolk Hawker, Hairy Dragonfly and Scarce Chaser. Red-eyed and Small Red-eyed damselflies can been in large numbers on lily pads. A riverside path is good for Banded Demoiselles and Azure Damselflies.
Opening times, entry costs, facilities and directions
Accessible site with benches and easy circular paths which can become muddy after rain. It is possible to continue your walk to a disused railway track adjoining further lakes offsite.
During floods the reserve may be closed; please check local conditions before setting out.
Facilities: free car park, toilet, bike racks.
Nearest buses: www.hedinghamandchambers.co.uk
Location: charm.dragonfly.townhouse GR TL8331 4598
Species Information
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