Local Wildlife Site

Wildlife

An area of high ecological value within the site is the Copse, a rectangle of probably ancient woodland including a section of watercourse. It is dominated by mature oaks, and the understorey includes hazel and large field maples. Wayfaring tree and Midland hawthorn grow on the edge of the overgrown woodland. Bluebells also occur here, and the site is a known haunt for bats. A section of Yeading Brook runs through a fenced hedgerow on the south margin of the site. The hedgerow includes wayfaring tree and lords-and-ladies, while sedges grow on the river margin. Water-cress and tall mint occur below the culvert to the south of the Manor. Sticklebacks are found in the river. The Moat flora includes great reedmace, Midland hawthorn and elm. There is a significant amount of dead wood, including semi-submerged timber, which is potentially important for scarce invertebrates. The shaded and sheltered rectangle is heavily used by birds, and moorhens probably breed here. The value of the moat for amphibians and invertebrates is reduced by the presence of koi carp. At the north of the site, a ditch runs through thickets, scattered trees and hedgerows, providing a variety of habitats for birds, insects and plants such as reed canary-grass and male-fern.

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