Vertebrates

Northern Goshawk - Accipiter gentilis

Sparrowhawk - Accipiter nisus

The short rounded wings of the Sparrowhawk are ideally adapted to hunting small birds in woodland.

Sedge Warbler - Acrocephalus schoenobaenus

Reed Warbler - Acrocephalus scirpaceus

Common Sandpiper - Actitis hypoleucos

Long-tailed Tit - Aegithalos caudatus

Skylark - Alauda arvensis

Kingfisher - Alcedo atthis

Red-legged Partridge - Alectoris rufa

Teal - Anas crecca

Mallard - Anas platyrhynchos

Greylag Goose - Anser anser

In spring the call of the Greylag Geese can be heard as they fly to and from the lake.  They nest in the reeds on the lake.

Bar-headed Goose - Anser indicus

Meadow Pipit - Anthus pratensis

Tree Pipit - Anthus trivialis

Wood Mouse - Apodemus sylvaticus

Swift - Apus apus

Grey Heron - Ardea cinerea

Water Vole - Arvicola amphibius

Water Vole, until recently known as A terrestris.

Short-eared Owl - Asio flammeus

Long-eared Owl - Asio otus

Tufted Duck - Aythya fuligula

This pair of Tufted Ducks were seen on the wetland pools.  They nest late in the season.

Greater Canada Goose - Branta canadensis

Common Toad - Bufo bufo

This is a BAP listed species. During spring Toads can be seen walking back to the ponds to spawn. 

Buzzard - Buteo buteo