Garway Hill Common - Reptiles and Amphibians

Reptiles and Amphibians of Garway Hill

The Black Pool below the crest of Garway Hill is a breeding area for Great Crested Newts. In a survey of August 2005, 19 adults were found in the water.

To encourage the survival of this rare and protected species it is planned to plant some dense hawthorn bushes at one end of the pond in order to give the amphibians cover as they come and go from the water, especially during the breeding season. This is one of the initiatives being promoted by the Garway Hill Commoners Association under its environmental management plans.

Small populations of smooth newts and palmate newts are also to be found in the Black Pool. Reptiles recorded on the Hill include the adder and the slow worm.

	More information:
	Birds 70 different bird species have been recorded on Garway Hill		Butterflies Garway Hill is an excellent natural habitat for many species of butterflies
	Reptiles and Amphibians The Black Pool on Garway Hill is a breeding area for rare Great Crested Newts		Plants The native species include Bluebells, Meadow Saffron and Stonewort, unique in Herefordshire
	Miscellany Other species of interest		Sheep and Horses Local farmers still use the Common as valuable grazing ground for mountain horses and sheep

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