Wildlife

The fabulous environment of the Chess is home to a great variety of wildlife, from tiny insects to birds of prey and includes common species such as sticklebacks as well a rare visitors like the osprey. Much of this wildlife can be seen and enjoyed by the public thanks to the Chess Valley Walk.

Select the below links to find out more about some of the wildlife at home on the Chess:

Trout alevin - copyright Allen Beechey

 

Fish

 

 

Water vole surveying - copyright Allen Beechey

 

 

Mammals

 

 

Grey wagtail - copyright Allen Beechey

 

Birds

 

 

Water Forget-Me-Not - copyright Allen Beechey

 

Plants

 

 

 

Mayfly - copyright Allen Beechey

 

Insects