This is the largest sanctuary, and attracts predators such as fox, mongoose, genet, the common buzzard and the eagle owl. Not only size but diversity of soil, aspect and water regime all contribute to the abundance of species to be found in this sanctuary.

An open grassy space in woodland such as this is valuable to many tree-dwelling birds and other animals, for it allows them to seek food in relative safety from ground predators.

Dead trees are an asset to any habitat, so they are left standing in this sanctuary. They not only provide nesting sites in rotten branches for cavity-nesting birds, but are also rich feeding for wood-boring insects, which in turn provide food for woodpeckers, treecreepers, nightjars and other birds.