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Home / Our coast / Wildlife / Wildlife guide

Wildlife guide

Wildlife guide

The coast provides a great place for unique and interesting habitats and wildlife. From Magnesian limestone grasslands and coastal denes to sand dunes and rocky shores providing an environment for rare flowers, butterflies and birds.

Please download our wildlife guide (PDF), which shows some examples of what can be seen on a visit to the coast.

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    • Little Tern Recovery
    • Further wildlife information
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