The Sculpture Park
The Sculpture Park provides a rich variety of freshwater habitats for wildlife; the lakes, ditches and ponds, the river Frome and water meadows beyond. This is enhanced by the emergent vegetation and surrounding trees. As a result, a substantial list of 13 dragonflies and 10 damselflies breed here, including Hairy Dragonfly, Downy Emerald, Scarce Chaser, Red-eyed Damselfly and White-legged Damselfly.
The lakes with the adjacent water meadows, also offer a rare opportunity to support a breeding colony of Greylag geese. These geese were once widespread over Europe but are now infrequent breeding birds due to drainage. At quiet times, visitors may be rewarded with sightings of kingfishers that breed on the river.
Opening times, entry costs, facilities and directions
Image: Red-eyed Damselfly by Rebecca Porter
Contact Information
Pallington Lakes,Dorchester
DT2 8QU
Species Information
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