For the last 2 years we have been working hard to restore the diversity of habitat in this rather unique wetland area. Great strides have been made in removing gorse and willow which were rapidly colonising previously open areas which in the past had supported colonies of Scarce blue-tail damselflies and Marsh Fritillary butterflies and it is felt by the co-ordinators of the group and Cornwall Council, who own the land, that the time is perfect for a Bioblitz to catalogue as much of the flora and fauna as possible as a benchmark for the future.
Come along and help us record! You don’t need to be an expert, (but if you are that would be fantastic!), just bring along your enthusiasm. Many eyes will see more and help to build up a truly comprehensive catalogue of all the wonderful inhabitants of our beautiful reserve. Everyone is welcome!
Be sure to bring wellington boots as you will need them to access the site! Don’t forget your suncream for the afternoon/morning sessions & a torch if you are intending to stay late on the Saturday.
If you are travelling in a westerly direction turn left at the end of the slip road and go all the way around the roundabout and back along the same road to cross over the A30 before turning left on to a minor road heading for Reskadinnick. After a quarter of a mile you will pass Camborne/Treswithian Downs Crematorium on your right and shortly after that you should turn right (which in effect is straight on) heading for Bell Lake/Coombe, (do not take the turning for Reskadinnick). Follow this road for half a mile, it will then drop down a steep hill, park at
the bottom along the entrance to the track on the right or just after the river bridge.
If you are travelling in an easterly direction turn left at the end of the slip road & immediately left again on toa minor road heading for Reskadinnick. After a quarter of a mile you will pass Camborne/Treswithian Downs Crematorium on your right and shortly after that you should turn right (which in effect is straight on) heading for Bell Lake/Coombe, (do not take the turning for Reskadinnick). Follow this road for half a mile, it will then drop down a steep hill, park at the bottom along the entrance to the track on the right or just after
the river bridge.
Please park sensibly and do not obstruct vehicular access along the
track.
