Walking on the Naze on a busy day it is hard to believe that any animals can be found up there apart from Dogs and Humans, but look closer and you will see and hear many signs of other species, the smell of a dog Fox scent marking his territory or the high pitched squeal of fighting Pygmy Shrews, or the ever present Rabbit droppings.

On e species in major decline in the country as a whole but still found in the ponds and dykes of the Naze is the Water Vole. In most areas it has been brought  to the edge of extinction by escaped and released American Mink. A species we don't have at the Naze at the moment, (May 2006).

Two species that can be found in the Backwaters are the Common or Harbour Seal and the Atlantic Grey Seal, both of which breed here. The colony of Common Seals currently runs at some 40 - 60 individuals with about 10 Grey Seals. They are not that uncommon but unless you have a boat or go on an organised trip you probably won't see them.

The Red Fox is a fairly common but extremely wary species found  at the Naze, if you are on the Naze during the winter months in the early evening you will sometimes  hear dog foxes calling to in season vixens with a
Characteristic triple bark.

Another predator found at the Naze is the Weasel, although only 30 cm long it is one of the fiercest predators in Britain regularly taking prey up to twice its own body mass. It is found throughout the area with its larger relative
The Stoat.