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Freshfield Dune Heath consists of 35 hectares of lowland dune heath, acidic grassland, woodland and scrub and is the largest are of lowland heath in Lancashire.
Freshfield's 17 hectares of dune heath comprise 9% of the national total of this very rare habitat.
Wildllife Highlights: Red Squirrels are frequently sighted in the woodland and a small colony of Water Voles lives in the Wham Dyke and Stoats, Weasels and Foxes are all seen here. 300 species of moth have been recorded including Northern Dune Tiger Beetle and Goat Moth. The spectacular Emperor Moth can be seen flying during the day in late May and early June. Common Lizards are frequent; the rare Sand Lizard has been recorded close by and almost certainly occurs on the site.
Birds: 75 species have been recorded here, including typical heathland breeding birds such as Whitethroats and Linnets; woodland species include Woodcock, Blackcap, Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler. Kestrels and Buzzards hunt the heath.
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