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Reedbeds
Reedbeds
are classified as wetlands dominated by stands
of common reed (Phragmites australis),
where the water table is at or above ground
level for most of the year. They frequently
incorporate areas of open water, ditches and
small areas of wet grassland, with wet
woodland often being found around the drier
edges.
Associated
notable species
| Mammals |
Otter,
water vole. |
| Birds |
Reed
bunting, reed warbler, sedge warbler,
water rail. |
| Dragonflies |
Common
darter, emperor, migrant hawker, ruddy
darter. |
Text
courtesy of the Staffordshire Biodiversity
Action Plan and Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (SWT).
The action plan can be viewed in its entirety
on the SWT website: www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/staffs/
© Staffordshire Biodiversity Action Plan (SBAP)
steering group.
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