In 1942, nest boxes were erected, in the hope that Pied Flycatchers would control Oak Leafroller moth larva, which were defoliating trees.
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8 of Britain's 12 reptiles and amphibians breed here; Common Lizard, Slow Worm, Adder, Grass Snake, Common Frog, Common Toad, Smooth Newt and Palmate Newt.