Coughton Marsh
The last remnant of a much larger peaty wetland area that existed in the 19th century.
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Nature Reserves
An introduction to Herefordshire Wildlife Trust's nature reserves - why we own or manage sites and when and why we might acquire new sites, or divest of a site.
Nature Reserves - an update on our strategy
An update on our nature reserves strategy, July 2024
Notes from the Reserves
A splash of yellow to brighten a winter woodland.
Marsh cinquefoil
Look for the deep magenta, star-shaped flowers of Marsh cinquefoil in marshes, bogs, fens and wetlands in the north, west and east of the UK.
Looking out for protected species on nature reserves.
When planning our reserve management we are always keen to ensure that our most protected and important species which make the reserves their homes, are rightly shielded from harm or disturbance…
Marsh violet
As its name suggests, the Marsh violet likes damp spots, such as marshes, bogs and wet woods. It is a low-growing plant with kidney-shaped leaves and pale lilac flowers.
Notes from Reserves... Parky Meadow
Volunteer Jack Morris heads out on a winter work party at Parky Meadow Nature Reserve
Marsh helleborine
The Marsh helleborine is a beautiful orchid of fens, wet grassland and dune slacks. Growing in profusion in places, look for reddish stems and white-and-pink flowers.
Marsh gentian
The bright blue, trumpet-shaped flowers of the marsh gentian contrast deeply with the pinks and purples of the wet heaths it inhabits. The New Forest holds a large population of this late-…
Marsh marigold
The large, golden flowers of marsh-marigold look like the cups of kings, hence its other name: 'kingcup'. It favours damp spots, like ponds, meadows, marshes, ditches and wet woodlands…
Marsh tit
Despite its name, the marsh tit actually lives in woodland and parks in England and Wales. It is very similar to the willow tit, but has a glossier black cap and a 'pitchoo' call that…