South Huish Reserve lies in a shallow valley cut off from the sea by the dunes behind South Milton Sands. The Reserve together with the South Milton Ley Reserve in the adjacent valley and nearby coast are visited by up to 200 bird species in a typical year.
The National Trust took ownership of the Reserve in 2011. Devon Birds has managed the Reserve since 1994 under an agreement with the previous owner. The agreement is due to expire in 2015 and discussions are in progress with the National Trust on the future of this agreement.
When Devon Birds took over management of the Reserve shallow scrapes were formed, drains reshaped and enlarged to introduce an important new habitat, and sluices installed to control water levels. The objective is to retain sufficient water in the scrapes to prevent them drying out over the summer.
No access is permitted within the Reserve.
https://www.devonbirds.org/birdwatching/places_to_go/south_huish
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