Ryton Wood Meadows Butterfly Reserve
This reserve has been created from a capped landfill site. It shows how brownfield sites can provide valuable wildlife habitats. The grassland on the stony soil of this capped landfill has largely developed naturally, supplemented with some seeding of appropriate species.
Ryton Meadows is managed by Butterfly Conservation's Warwickshire Branch volunteers. Special habitat creation measures such as stony banks have been employed and are helping to boost the Grizzled Skipper population.
The reserve includes the nearby margin of Ryton Wood where coppice and ride management provide habitat for the woodland species.
Butterflies & Moths: Grizzled Skipper, Dingy Skipper, Common Blue, White admiral, Silver-washed fritillary and large numbers of Burnet moths.
Location: The reserve lies on the southern side of the A445 between Bubbenhall and Ryton-on-Dunsmore just south of Coventry. It is bordered to the west by Ryton Pool Country Park, where ample parking is available, and to the south and east by Ryton Wood. Entrances to the reserve are from the A445 opposite Featherstone Farm, through the country park and through various paths in Ryton Wood.
Map reference: SP 378728
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