Young aspen bark is an important seasonal forage for the European hare and other animals in early spring.
Its connection with Easter eggs was based on a misconception by the Europeans that lapwings laid their eggs in the homes of hares.
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Wildlife that may be observed on the fell includes rabbit, hare, roe deer, stoat, weasel, red fox, badger, hedgehog, mole, grey squirrel and the otter.
Great crested newts (Triturus cristatus), Water voles (Arvicola amphibius), Grass snakes (Natrix natrix) and Brown Hares (Lepus europaeus) have been seen and there is evidence that Otters (Lutra lutra) are moving in.