Mammals
Otters
Dormice
Lesser Horseshoe Bats
Brown Hares
Roe Deer
Badgers

Birds
Migrant Species
River Species
Raptors
Woodland Species

Other Animals
Butterflies
Dragonflies
Reptiles
Amphibians

Habitats
Woodlands
Marshland
Wildflower Meadow
River Dart
Hedgerows/field margins

The brown hare is another mammal species that suffered a major decline in the second part of the 20th century.

The decline has been partly due to intensification of agricultural practices and conversion of grasslands to arable use.

Hares use thick hedges and tree lines as cover before venturing out into the open to feed on young shoots of grasses and herbs.

Increased habitat diversity within the agricultural landscape is vital tor successful hare populations.

eco watch can play a significant role by targeting specific areas for habitat improvement particularly hedge laying along the borders of pasture fields.