Exploring the Wild

Wildlife, nature reserves, birdwatching, and the unique ecology of the Somerset Levels near Langport.

The River Parrett flows lazily past Langport as it crosses one of the most important wetlands in Europe. Whether you are looking from bridge, bank or boat, there is such a variety of creatures to spot, in the air, on the water, or teeming just under the surface.

Not forgetting the treasury of plants that line the river and rhynes and cluster on the meadows. This stretch of the river is an important central point in the renewed River Parrett Trail that runs from source to sea.

What You Might See

Cranes & heronsWillowsBulrushesEelsOttersWater volesDragonfliesWhite egretsKingfishersDamselfliesFishSwans and Moorhens

Gallery

Somerset Levels landscape
Langport and the Somerset Levels
Wetlands on the Levels
River and fields on the Levels
Somerset Levels wildlife habitat
Levels waterways
Somerset Levels at dusk

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