Here is just a small selection of the special habitats and species found in the Blackdown Hills.
Grasslands, Heathland and Mire:
Barn owl, heath spotted orchid, marbled white butterfly, corky fruited water dropwort.
Hay meadows and other grasslands:
Green winged orchid, gatekeeper butterfly, birds foot trefoil.
Lowland heathland and wet heath:
Ling heather, lousewort, green hairstreak butterfly, nightjar.
Hedgerows:
Ash, hazel, dormouse, common lizards.
Wet woodlands:
Grey willow, king cup, siskin.
Ancient broad-leaved woodlands:
Pendunculate oak, stinking iris, purple hairsteak butterfly.
Rivers and streams:
Kingfisher, otter and Daubenton's bat
For more detailed information on biodiversity and local designations, please see our management plan.
