Fauna:
Crown Meadow supports a broad selection of insects, birds and mammals. The river, the wetlands, the grasses, trees and flowers collectively create a strong and varied ecosystem. Common birds that you might see at any time include Mute Swan, Goosander, Kingfisher and Reed Bunting. In summer visiting migrants include Sedge Warbler, Blackcap and Chiffchaff. Among the more common insects are the butterflies Meadow Brown and Orange-tip while the damselfly Banded Demoiselle can be seen in the summer months.
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- Banded Demoiselle, a common damselfly alongside the river
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- Common Chiffchaff - a common summer visitor.
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- Common Whitethroat - a common summer visitor. They prefer the scrubby margins. They winter south of the Sahara.
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- Male and female Goosanders are often seen on the river
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- Kingfisher - look for the blue flash as it flies down the river.
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- Mallard - the common duck breeds alongside the river.
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- Meadow Brown - a common butterfly on Crown Meadow. It likes the grassy areas.
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- Mute Swan - a familiar bird. A pair breed by one of the scrapes.
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- Male Orange-tip is a familiar butterfly in the spring.
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- Sedge Warbler - a common summer visitor. A pair breeds on the scrape. They winter south of the Sahara.
All photographs supplied courtesy of Dave Emley
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