Often migratory birds take a rest in the area so unusual species can
be spotted. With summer comes a carpet of flowers, the most obvious
being the pyramidal orchid. Also, evening primrose, red fescue grass
and sand sedge are all typical dune plant species which can be found
at Upton Towans. On warm days in June it is possible to see silver-studded
blue and brown argus butterflies. In the summer evenings, glow worms
light up the dunes as they try and attract a mate.