Wildlife

Wildlife is subject that is very close to our hearts, we will continue to update this page with new animal and bird species as we discover them around 'The Sanctuary Fishery'. This page is for anyone that has a passion for nature.

When the light is fading in the late evening, Deer can be seen at the waters edge when all is quiet, or a barn owl can be spotted dancing over the marshes hunting voles.

We've watched Hobbys hunting Dragon flies over the lakes, along with Marsh harriers gliding over head.

Combining the opportunity for you to immerse yourself in nature, view wildlife in it's natural habitat and finally the superb fishing we offer, we hope this makes for a very special holiday for you.

Wildlife at The Sanctuary Fishery

Below is a list of the more interesting species to be seen

Birds Mammals Reptiles Aquatic Life Other
Hoopoe
Golden Oriole
Green/Black/Middle/Lesser & Greater Spotted Woodpecker
Kingfisher
Terns
Heron/Purple Heron night Heron
Redshank/Sand Pipers
Water Rail
Goshawk
Sparrow hawk
Kestrel
Buzzard/Honey Buzzard
Black/Red Kite
Marsh/Hen Harrier
Hobby
Partridge
Pheasant
Quail
All Finch Family
All Tit Family (inc Crested Tit)
Grey Shrike
Red Backed Shrike
Yellow Hammer 
Cirl Bunting
Nightingale
Red/Black Restart
Blackcap/Stonechat
White Throat Warblers
Barn/Little/Tawny Owl
Spoonbill
Garganey Duck
Red/Roe Deer
Fox
Badger
Pine/Beech Marten
Red Squirrel
Stoat/Weasel
Hare
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marsh Frog
Common Frog
Toad
Palmate Newt/Smooth Newt
Salamander
Great Crested Newt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Huge array of different Dragonflys
Damsel Fly
Swan Mussels/Pea Mussels
Nymphs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hummingbird Hawk Moth
Glow Worms
Butterflies:-
   Swallowtail
   Admiral  Red/White
   Purple Emperor
   Tortoiseshell
   Peacock
   Hairstreak
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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