| Gower Reserves | |
| Port Eynon Point |
SS 465 845
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| South Gower Coast |
Area 13.4ha
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Sea Cliff, foreshore, limestone grassland, heath and quarries.
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Description Although part of the cliff top was ploughed
during the last war, there is no indication of it in the gorse heath vegetation
that now dominates it. There is a very clear limestone grass strip along
the cliff top which is maintained by rabbit grazing and visitor pressure,
where a range of flowers can be foundincluding Thrift and Sea Campion. The reserve is regionally important as a sea watching site particularly in late July and Early August, though interesting birds are usually present throuout the year. January andFebruary often bring Red-throated and great Northern Divers. At the end of July and early August at day break, large numbers of Manx shearwaters, and Gannets may be seen flying past and often there are large groups of Common Scooter off-shore. |
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