Least ConcernGrey Seal
Halichoerus grypus
One of the few places in England with official Dark Sky Reserve status from the International Dark-Sky Association
Area
268 km²
Protection category
IUCN V
Paisaje protegido —
Designated in
1954
Declared in 1954, Exmoor combines coastal moorland and cliffs with one of the last wild strongholds of red deer in England. In 2011 it became the first dark sky reserve in Europe certified by the International Dark-Sky Association, thanks to the region's low light pollution, which has driven growing astronomical tourism across its open moors.
3 dive sites within 300 km are also shown.
Ecosystems found in the United Kingdom, where Exmoor lies.
Where can I dive near here?
71 km away
94 km away
232 km away
What is worth looking out for this month in the United Kingdom?
Now is a good time: Grey seal pupping at Donna Nook (Late October to December (peak in late November))
Now is a good time: Red deer rut in Scotland (September to November (peak late Sep-Oct))
Now is a good time: Starling murmurations in the United Kingdom (October to March (peak Nov-Jan))
Which other parks are like this one?
Same country: United Kingdom
Same country: United Kingdom
Same country: United Kingdom
Same country: United Kingdom
Based on what we already know about this park.
Region
British Isles
Climate
Temperate
Best season
May to September
Threatened:
Now is a good time: Northern gannet colony on Bass Rock (Late February to October (peak Jun-Aug))
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