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Other species of interest on Garway Hill The mud snail (Lymnaea glabra) has been found in the wet flushes on the north-west side of the common. This tiny mollusc is listed in the Red Data Book for Invertebrates, indicating it is under threat in the UK. It has become extinct in much of lowland England and is found only in muddy pools and ditches on uncultivated land. Glow worms can be seen at White Rocks, where the larvae hibernate under rocks and in wood-piles. The best time to see them is after 10.30pm between 25th June and 15th July. Their green luminescence can be seen in the bracken verges as they light up in a mating display. Thirteen species of spider have been recorded. Garway Hill also supports several colonies of the yellow meadow ant (Lasius flavus) with their charateristic ant-hills. These provide a useful source of food for the green woodpecker.
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Birds 70 different bird species have been recorded on Garway Hill |
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Plants The native species include Bluebells, Meadow Saffron and Stonewort, unique in Herefordshire |
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Sheep and Horses Local farmers still use the Common as valuable grazing ground for mountain horses and sheep |
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