Record wildlife activity and their numbers: report your findings to The Crown Estate and help us to manage this precious resource.
Report a sighting
We manage our sites to add value to the native wildlife that inhabit them, and are always keen to hear of sightings of wildlife. Some species and habitats are of particular value, and we are especially keen to hear from you if you have spotted any of these. Please contact us here If you would like to share your sighting.
The following is a list of the species that are of particular interest:
SPECIES |
Significance |
Key Sites |
Heath Fritillary |
UK BAP priority species |
Hopcott Common |
Nightjar |
UK BAP priority species |
Black Hill, Withycombe Scruffets, Bats Castle, Broadwood Plantation, Hopcott Common, |
Dartford Warbler |
UK BAP priority species |
Hopcott Common, Black Hill |
Red Wood Ant |
ENPA local BAP species |
Croydon Hill |
Dormouse |
UK BAP priority species |
Limited information at present |
Hairy Mallow |
UK BAP priority species |
Cleeve Hill |
Deer |
ENPA local BAP species |
Whole estate |
You can also report a sighting to the Somerset Environmental Records Centre. Click here for the form.