The fantastic network of habitats at Dawlish Warren - including sand dunes, wildflower meadow, copses, saltmarsh, mudflats, reed beds, and ponds – ensure plant life flourishes. This in turn, provides foraging and shelter for invertebrates, reptiles and birds.
Many beautiful orchids can be seen in the meadow throughout the year, including Bee Orchid and Autumn Lady’s-tresses. The Dawlish Warren Wildlife Refuge is particularly valuable for thousands of migratory and resident waterbirds, plus, do look out for the day flying Jersey Tiger moth, colourful dragonflies such as the Ruddy Darter, and the rare, internationally protected Sand Lizards who roam the dunes.
