Wildlife
The park is home to badgers and foxes and to ten species of butterfly identified among the local wildlife. The estuary along which the park is located is home to populations of ragworm, lugworm, and cockles which support various species of bird wildlife in the area, including Common Redshanks, Common Shelducks, Northern Lapwings, Skylarks, Meadow Pipits and terns. During high spring tides visitors may also catch a glimpse of certain birds of prey such as Peregrines, Hen Harriers and the daytime hunting Short-eared Owls.
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