The
Sparrowhawk
Sparrowhawks are often seen hovering for pray. I very distinct and high pitched call differs it from the Kestrel which is also a regular visitor.
The
Red Deer
Often seen on the edge of the forest at dawn and dusk
The
Badger
Often seen by Carp anglers on Mario's lake
The
Fox
Seen regularly and heard! The foxes call often scares the life out of anglers!
Grass
Snake
Harmless snake that is often seen swimming across the lakes
Water
Vole
This vary rare and protected species is often wrongly mistaken for a 'Rat' or 'water rat', in fact it is a species of it's own and can often be seen sitting on the banks of the lakes.
The
Muntjack deer
A very shy deer, it is the smallest of the Deer family. Sightings have been reported on many occasions in the meadow adjacent to Giana's and Mario's lakes.
The
Stoat
Regularly seen by anglers around lakes
The
Woodmouse
Britain's most common rodent
The Rabbit
Lots of rabbits can be seen playing in the meadows.
The
Barn Owl
Often heard if not seen, another one that scares anglers to death!
Common Lizards
are under increasing threat from loss of habitat.
These
once common carnivorous reptiles like to bask in open sunny places but are
an increasingly rare sight.
The Woodpecker
Very common site on Mario's and Andrews lakes
The
Kingfisher
We have several breeding pairs at Cobbleacre. often seen diving for fish in Giana's lake.
The Jay
Very common site at cobbleacre