Ragged-robin in the sun, dragonflies hawking in their run,
bogbean growing in a crowd, drifts of orchids standing proud . . . ”

This is a unique fen meadow with literally dozens of rare plants. In spring and summer, early and southern marsh orchid vie with marsh pea and bogbean for the flower lover’s attention. Other plants like red bartsia, bog pimpernel, greater spearwort, marsh pennywort and ragged-robin can also be found.

Grass snake, with their distinctive yellow collar, and
Early & common lizard languish in sheltered sunny spots and marsh orchid rare freshwater snails are a speciality. In winter snipe and short-eared owls can be spotted searching out a Bogbean meal.

This tranquil reserve is partly grazed with horses and cattle and partly mown, to conserve the diversity of its plants and other associated wildlife.

STAR SPECIES
Early & Souther marsh orchid
Bogbean

The short eared owl's sensitive hearing enables it to detect prey on the ground.	Red bartsia

Camps Heath is cared for by Suffolk Wildlife Trust on behalf of Suffolk County Council. As this is not an open reserve please contact the Trust to request entry.

Other Trust reserves nearby: Carlton Marshes, Castle Marshes, Foxburrow Wood, North Cove, Oulton Marshes