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The streams in the upper reaches of the catchment area,
where the water is purer and less mineralised,
contain a number of remarkable plants such as Bog
Pondweed (Potamogeton polygonifolius),
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Bog Pondweed,
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Pond Water-Crowfoot (Ranunculus
peltatus), River Water Dropwort and Water Milfoil.
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Pond Water-Crowfoot,
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These same streams, with their excellent quality water,
are also home to Broad-fingered Crayfish (Astacus
astacus), Brown Trout, Sculpin and Brook Lamprey
(Lamprey planeri).
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Broad-fingered Crayfish
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Water Ouzel (Cinclus
cinclus) and Grey Wagtail are typical birds of
these watercourses.
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Water Ouzel,
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The most frequently found dragonflies are Golden-ringed
Dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii),
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Golden-ringed Dragonfly,
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Gomphus vulgatissimus and Gomphus serepentinus
(Ophiogomphus cecilia).
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The Polecat is secretive by nature, but hunts the
watercourses and other damp areas as can be seen from
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