Anton Lakes is one of two local nature reserves in Andover.
The Lakes were formed as part of a gravel extraction works after WWII and is fed by The River Anton. The reserve also has the remanents of old watercress beds which can be seen.
The habitats include a wooded area, wetland meadows,watercress beds and chalk meadows.
These habitats play host to many dragonflies and damselflies, Southern Marsh Orchids,King fishers,water voles and butterflies like the Common Blue
Car Park:
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We will meet in the car park then walk to where we will be working.