Special Species

Hundreds of species have been recorded in NPT. Due to the semi-rural nature of many settlement areas people often come into contact with wildlife. In addition many of our most special species are in places influenced by our ongoing and historical industrial heritage, providing plenty of opportunities to get closer to wildlife.

The Biodiversity team have chosen these as their top 20 special NPT species.

• Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
• Barn Owl (Tyto alba)
• Spotted Flycatcher (Musicapa strata)
• Honey Buzzard (Pernis apivorus)
• Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra)
• Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus)
• Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena)
• Daubenton's Bat (Myotis daubentonii)
• Adder (Vipera berus)
• Fen raft spider (Dolomedes plantarius)
• Scarce blue-tail damselfly (Ischnura pumilio)
• Shrill Carder Bee (Bombus sylvarum)
• Dark Green Fritillary (Argynnis aglaja)
• Small Blue Butterfly (Cupido minimus)
• Salmon (Salmo salar)
• Sea stock (Matthiola sinuata)
• Royal fern (Osmunda regalis)
• Cotton grass (Eriophorum angustifolium)
• Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta)
• Yew Tree (Taxus baccta)