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Scarce or vulnerable species include but are not restricted to any species of wader, ducks other than mallard, all owls, any birds of prey, grey or yellow wagtails, grey heron, all grebes, Cetti’s warbler, water rail, willow tit, corn bunting etc. If in doubt, please ask.

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Lyme & Wood Pitt Country park

House martins
Swallows
Pied wagtail 1
Moorhen 4

Emperor dragonfly 7

Lastweek I paid a short visit to the two ponds situated on the right at the bottom of Grange valley, I was informed that this was a very god place to watch Dragonflies and was not disappointed with Emperor,Broad bodied and Black tailed skimmer all seen. This morning I made a return visit only to be disappointed with the amount of litter which had been left all over the area, along with the remains of fires, the water was full of beer cans etc.
This is a shame as the two ponds are a great place for anyone who has an interest in insects, but please do not be put off if you plan a visit.
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