Wellington Basins LNR
Grid
Ref: ST 130 208
Postcode:
TA21 8LL
Location:
The reserve lies to the immediate west of Wellington Sports Centre, Corams Lane, Wellington. The Sports Centre is located
just off the B3187 Milverton-Wellington Road.
Status:
Local Wildlife Site and Local Nature Reserve
Date
of Designation: 7 May 2003
Size
of Reserve: 0.53 hectares
Ownership:
Taunton Deane Borough Council
Community Group:
 Basins
Volunteer Group
Wellington
Conservation Volunteers
 Description
This reserve consists of a manmade pond and boardwalk with associated mosaic of habitats including grassland, hedges and tree groups.
The adjoining Basins system has significant local historical, amenity and landscape value, in addition to its wildlife value. The whole area is open access.
The pond and its margins support diverse fauna and flora. Five species of bat have been recorded including lesser horseshoe and noctule. Birds that regularly visit the site include grey wagtail, dipper and reed bunting. Palmate newt, smooth newt, common frog and common toad are present, as are grass snakes.
A wide range of aquatic and other invertebrates have been recorded in the general Basins area including emperor, southern and common hawker. Butterflies present include meadowbrown, small skipper, marbled white and purple hairstreak.
Downloadable documents
 Wellington Basins nature walk information sheet (211 KB)
Wellington Basins Heritage Trail information sheet (548KB)
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