Arkley South Fields
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Arkley South Fields are a Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade II, in Arkley in the London Borough of Barnet. It is an extensive area of set-aside agricultural fields with hedgerows and ditches. It is not of great botanical interest, and its conservation value lies in its breeding birds, especially skylarks, a declining species which is a priority under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. It also supports breeding meadow pipits, kestrels, reed buntings, whitethroats, willow warblers and green woodpeckers. ()
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Meadow pipit
The meadow pipit is a delightful small bird native to various regions across the Palearctic. These birds breed from Greenland to Russia and as far south as France and Romania. True to their migratory nature, meadow pipits travel to southern Europe, North Africa,...
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European green woodpecker
The European green woodpecker is a large and striking bird that inhabits much of Europe and the western Palearctic. It is easily identifiable by its green plumage, bright red crown, and distinctive black "moustache." In males, this moustache stripe features a red...
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Willow warbler
The willow warbler is a delightful small bird found throughout northern and temperate Europe, as well as the Palearctic region. During winter, they migrate to Sub-Saharan Africa to avoid the cold. These birds prefer to nest in open woodlands with abundant ground cover...
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Common reed bunting
The common reed bunting is a small, enchanting bird that belongs to the bunting family, Emberizidae. These birds are widely distributed across Europe and the Palearctic region. While some populations remain in milder areas year-round, others are migratory.
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Common whitethroat
The common whitethroat is a familiar sight across Europe and parts of western Asia, known for its migratory journey to tropical Africa, Arabia, and Pakistan during the winter months. This small bird, part of the passerine family, exhibits distinct appearances for males...
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