Puxton Moor
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The rhynes contain rare plants such as frogbit and rootless duckweed, along with many scarce invertebrates such as the hairy dragonfly and water scorpion. Birds seen at the site include; skylark, reed and sedge warblers, Eurasian whimbrel, whitethroat and reed bunting.[1]
The site also contains a relict Roman landscape which is evident in many of the fields; Medieval earthworks are also present.[2]
See also
- Biddle Street, Yatton and Tickenham, Nailsea and Kenn Moors, two other similar SSSIs on the North Somerset Levels.
References
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External links
- English Nature citation sheet for the site (accessed 16 July 2006)
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