A couple reading an wildlife interpretation panel at South Walney Nature Reserve with Piel castle in background © John Morrison
Grassland Flower-rich grasslands, full of wildflowers such as orchids, snake's head fritillaries and bird's-foot trefoil support an abundance of insects, from bumblebees to butterflies. Related Habitats Calaminarian grassland Coastal and floodplain grazing marsh Lowland calcareous grassland Lowland dry acid grassland Lowland meadow and pasture Northern hay meadow Purple moor-grass and rush pasture Upland acid grassland and rush pasture Upland calcareous grassland