Animals

The animals listed here have been reported by nature lovers in the park. We would love to hear about new sightings or anything of wildlife interest.  Let us know what you see, where and when – photos a bonus!

Amphibians
Common toad, common frog, palmate newt and smooth newt have been
recorded in the park. All amphibians are legally protected to varying degrees.

Reptiles
Common lizard and slow worm (both are Priority Species and legally protected).

Bats
There have been sightings of the following bat species:
Common pipistrelle
Nathusius’s pipistrelle
Daubenton’s bat
Serotine bat
Brown long-eared bat
Barbastelle bat
Lesser horseshoe bat
Greater horseshoe bat
Leisler’s bat
Soprano pipistrelle

Other mammals
Badger
Fox
Brown rat
Rabbit
Hedgehog
Grey squirrel
House mouse
Wood mouse
Common shrew
Bank vole
Field vole