Which summer visitor to Britain has varieties including Marsh, Grasshopper and Willow?
Magor Marsh reed, hemp agrimony and purple loosestrife. In the reen grow water horsetail, reedmace, marsh marigold and azure damselfly. Osier, crack willow and sallow are typical species in the wet woodland of Magor Marsh. Magor Marsh includes breeding grounds for common redshank and common snipe. Reed warbler, grasshopper warbler, cetti's warbler, reed bunting and chiffchaff live also in the reeds of Magor Marsh. In the reen the most common species are grass snake, great silver beetle, smooth newt and otter. In the pond of Magor Marsh the visitor may see water rail, coot, grey heron, little grebe, moorhen, little egret, Eurasian
Brandon Marsh common reed, reed sweetgrass, sedges, bulrushes and teasel. Willow trees are particularly important in this habitat as they have over 250 species of insect associated with them. Alder trees support birds such as redpoll, siskin and various tit species. Beyond Central Marsh lies West Marsh Pool, a small area of water surrounded by reedbed, where a number of dragonfly pools have been dug. Plants which thrive in damp areas, such as marsh marigold and meadowsweet, flourish here. Adjacent to the visitor centre are three further pools. Grebe Pool is named for the great crested grebes which regularly breed there, whereas