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Woodlouse
The woodlouse is not an insect but a crustacean,
that has 14 parts to its body, which gives it
flexibility to be able to curl into a ball to protect
itself from danger. The woodlouse is found in
dark, damp places usually in woodland. The
woodlouse feeds on decaying leaf and plant
matter on the woodland floor.
Butterfly
A variety of different butterflies visit us looking for
food, places to breed, or spots to overwinter as
adults, larvae or pupae. Each habitat will attract a
different set of butterflies depending on the
plants, trees and shrubs there. The Large White
is a common visitor – look out for its brilliant white
wings, tipped with black.
The Ducks are a common site at the moat
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