Kirk Deighton
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Condition (Natural England)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE396501 | — | Unfavourable Recovering | 4.11 | 2013-02-25 |
Description
Description This site supports one of the largest known breeding populations of great crested newt Triturus cristatus in the UK. Kirk Deighton is located on the outskirts of the village of Kirk Deighton, situated just north of Wetherby. The main feature is a shallow pond, which is seasonal in nature and varies in size from year to year and is surrounded by sheep grazed pasture and hedgerows which provide essential feeding and hibernating sites for the great crested newts. The pond also supports a small population of smooth newts Lissotriton vulgaris and common frogs Rana temporaria. In addition the site contains a smaller drainage pond also known to be used by the newts. Other Information The great crested newt is listed on: • Annex II and at maa of the European Communities Directive 92/43/ EEC, on the Conservation of Natural Habitats and of Wild Fauna and Flora – The Habitats Directive; • schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981; • the priority species list for Biodiversity Action Plans
Species mentioned
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IUCN / Red List | Type | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| smooth newt | Lissotriton vulgaris | LC | amphibian | salamandridae |
| common frog | Rana temporaria | LC | amphibian | ranidae |
| great crested newt | Triturus cristatus | LC | amphibian | salamandridae |