Welcome to the website for the Asker Nature Reserve
The Asker Nature Reserve Project aims: “to transform an unused area of land owned by Bridport Town Council into a shared community space using sustainable practices to both aid access whilst conserving and enhancing the natural ecology, and promoting well-being, education and quiet enjoyment for all sectors of the local community.”
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Water vole teeth
Water voles dig their burrows with their teeth which are coated with iron hardened enamel. …
Elm – The only tree that has an asymmetrical leaf base.
4–9cm in length. They are round to oval, toothed with a rough, hairy surface. They…
Buttercups
There are three different species of buttercups found within Asker Meadows. Ranunculus bulbosus (Bulbous Buttercup), R. acris (Meadow…
Foxes on the banks of the Asker
foxes running along the bank of the Asker last night during the floods and lashing…
Two water voles seen together
One water vole is a treat to see, two is just incredible. This gorgeous photo…
