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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
▾ 🌞 Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings 🌿 Foraging is at its best in summer here 🐕 Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days 🌤️ Visiting this summer
🌞 Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings 🌿 Foraging is at its best in summer here 🐕 Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days 🦉 Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
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🦅 Bird watching
Strong match
Birds — Grey Heron, Carrion Crow, Pied Wagtail +30 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Grey Heron, Carrion Crow, Pied Wagtail +30 more · last seen 2025
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🍂 Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Ash, Alder, Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius +148 more · last seen 2021; Plants — Ash, Alder, Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius +148 more · last seen 2021
Free
Plants — Rowan, Beech, Elder +17 more foraging species
Varies
🦋 Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Emerald Damselfly, Peacock +4 more · last seen 2019; Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Emerald Damselfly, Peacock +4 more · last seen 2019
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Wildlife to spot
619 records · National Biodiversity Network
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Wildlife to spot 619 records · National Biodiversity Network Grey Heron · Pied Wagtail · Robin · Wren · Willow Warbler +9
Grey Heron Ardea cinerea Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba Robin Erithacus rubecula2022 Wren Troglodytes troglodytes2022 Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus2022 Jackdaw Coloeus monedula2022 Pheasant Phasianus colchicus2022 Carrion Crow Corvus corone2022 Blackbird Turdus merula2022 Skylark Alauda arvensis2022 Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus2022 Yellowhammer Emberiza citrinella2022 Tree Sparrow Passer montanus2022 Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs2022 🦌 Mammals 6 species
winter summer autumn
2025 ▾
American Mink · Red Squirrel · Roe Deer · Feral Cat · Brown Hare +1
American Mink Neovison vison2016 Red Squirrel Sciurus vulgaris Roe Deer Capreolus capreolus2019 Feral Cat Felis catus Brown Hare Lepus europaeus2019 Common Blue Damselfly · Emerald Damselfly · Red Admiral · Peacock · Cuckoo-Spit Insect +2
Common Blue Damselfly Enallagma cyathigerum2012 Emerald Damselfly Lestes sponsa2012 Red Admiral Vanessa atalanta Peacock Aglais io Cuckoo-Spit Insect Philaenus spumarius Rhithrogena germanica Rhithrogena germanica2014 Silver Birch · Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius · Rowan · Pink Purslane · Downy Birch +80
Silver Birch Betula pendula Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius2012 Rowan Sorbus aucuparia2012 Pink Purslane Claytonia sibirica2021 Downy Birch Betula pubescens2012 Alder Alnus glutinosa Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Wildlife to spot 619 records · National Biodiversity Network Grey Heron · Pied Wagtail · Robin · Wren · Willow Warbler +9
Grey Heron Ardea cinerea Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba Robin Erithacus rubecula2022 Wren Troglodytes troglodytes2022 Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus2022 Jackdaw Coloeus monedula2022 Pheasant Phasianus colchicus2022 Carrion Crow Corvus corone2022 Blackbird Turdus merula2022 Skylark Alauda arvensis2022 Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus2022 Yellowhammer Emberiza citrinella2022 Tree Sparrow Passer montanus2022 Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs2022 🦌 Mammals 6 species
winter summer autumn
2025 ▾
American Mink · Red Squirrel · Roe Deer · Feral Cat · Brown Hare +1
American Mink Neovison vison2016 Red Squirrel Sciurus vulgaris Roe Deer Capreolus capreolus2019 Feral Cat Felis catus Brown Hare Lepus europaeus2019 Common Blue Damselfly · Emerald Damselfly · Red Admiral · Peacock · Cuckoo-Spit Insect +2
Common Blue Damselfly Enallagma cyathigerum2012 Emerald Damselfly Lestes sponsa2012 Red Admiral Vanessa atalanta Peacock Aglais io Cuckoo-Spit Insect Philaenus spumarius Rhithrogena germanica Rhithrogena germanica2014 Silver Birch · Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius · Rowan · Pink Purslane · Downy Birch +80
Silver Birch Betula pendula Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius2012 Rowan Sorbus aucuparia2012 Pink Purslane Claytonia sibirica2021 Downy Birch Betula pubescens2012 Alder Alnus glutinosa Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Hedgehog
Hedgehog
Erinaceus europaeus2013
Erinaceus europaeus2013
Common Earwig
Common Earwig
Forficula auricularia/dentata agg.2013
Forficula auricularia/dentata agg.2013
2012
2012
Goat Willow Salix caprea2012
Goat Willow Salix caprea2012
Snowdrop Galanthus nivalis2012
Snowdrop Galanthus nivalis2012
Giant Hogweed Heracleum mantegazzianum2013
Giant Hogweed Heracleum mantegazzianum2013
Ash Fraxinus excelsior2012
Ash Fraxinus excelsior2012
Elder Sambucus nigra2012
Elder Sambucus nigra2012
Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris2012
Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris2012
Wood-sorrel Oxalis acetosella2012
Wood-sorrel Oxalis acetosella2012
Wych Elm Ulmus glabra2012
Wych Elm Ulmus glabra2012
Norway Spruce Picea abies2012
Norway Spruce Picea abies2012
Beech Fagus sylvatica2012
Beech Fagus sylvatica2012
Sitka Spruce Picea sitchensis2012
Sitka Spruce Picea sitchensis2012
Broad Buckler-fern Dryopteris dilatata2012
Broad Buckler-fern Dryopteris dilatata2012
Tufted Hair-grass Deschampsia cespitosa2012
Tufted Hair-grass Deschampsia cespitosa2012
Lesser Celandine Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine Ficaria verna
Cow Parsley Anthriscus sylvestris
Cow Parsley Anthriscus sylvestris
Reed Canary-grass Phalaris arundinacea2017
Reed Canary-grass Phalaris arundinacea2017
Wood Avens Geum urbanum2012
Wood Avens Geum urbanum2012
Common Bent Agrostis capillaris2012
Common Bent Agrostis capillaris2012
Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus2012
Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus2012
Germander Speedwell Veronica chamaedrys2012
Germander Speedwell Veronica chamaedrys2012
Wild Cherry Prunus avium2012
Wild Cherry Prunus avium2012
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna2012
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna2012
Heath Bedstraw Galium saxatile2012
Heath Bedstraw Galium saxatile2012
Pedunculate Oak Quercus robur2012
Pedunculate Oak Quercus robur2012
Common Dog-violet Viola riviniana2012
Common Dog-violet Viola riviniana2012
Male-fern Dryopteris filix-mas2012
Male-fern Dryopteris filix-mas2012
Bog Stitchwort Stellaria alsine2012
Bog Stitchwort Stellaria alsine2012
Raspberry Rubus idaeus
Raspberry Rubus idaeus
Cock's-foot Dactylis glomerata
Cock's-foot Dactylis glomerata
Hairy Bitter-cress Cardamine hirsuta
Hairy Bitter-cress Cardamine hirsuta
Wood Forget-me-not Myosotis sylvatica
Wood Forget-me-not Myosotis sylvatica
Snowberry Symphoricarpos albus
Snowberry Symphoricarpos albus
Brooklime Veronica beccabunga2017
Brooklime Veronica beccabunga2017
Wood Club-rush Scirpus sylvaticus2017
Wood Club-rush Scirpus sylvaticus2017
Water Forget-me-not Myosotis scorpioides2017
Water Forget-me-not Myosotis scorpioides2017
Jointed Rush Juncus articulatus2017
Jointed Rush Juncus articulatus2017
Floating Sweet-grass Glyceria fluitans2017
Floating Sweet-grass Glyceria fluitans2017
Alternate Water-milfoil Myriophyllum alterniflorum2017
Alternate Water-milfoil Myriophyllum alterniflorum2017
Hybrid Monkeyflower Erythranthe guttata x lutea = E. x robertsii2017
Hybrid Monkeyflower Erythranthe guttata x lutea = E. x robertsii2017
Marsh-marigold Caltha palustris2017
Marsh-marigold Caltha palustris2017
Monkeyflower Species Erythranthe2017
Monkeyflower Species Erythranthe2017
Japanese Knotweed Reynoutria japonica2014
Japanese Knotweed Reynoutria japonica2014
Opposite-leaved Golden-saxifrage Chrysosplenium oppositifolium2012
Opposite-leaved Golden-saxifrage Chrysosplenium oppositifolium2012
European Larch Larix decidua2012
European Larch Larix decidua2012
Gooseberry Ribes uva-crispa2012
Gooseberry Ribes uva-crispa2012
Norway Maple Acer platanoides2012
Norway Maple Acer platanoides2012
Marsh Thistle Cirsium palustre2012
Marsh Thistle Cirsium palustre2012
Tuberous Comfrey Symphytum tuberosum2012
Tuberous Comfrey Symphytum tuberosum2012
Broad-leaved Dock Rumex obtusifolius2012
Broad-leaved Dock Rumex obtusifolius2012
Common Mouse-ear Cerastium fontanum2012
Common Mouse-ear Cerastium fontanum2012
Primrose Primula vulgaris2012
Primrose Primula vulgaris2012
Common Sorrel Rumex acetosa subsp. acetosa2012
Common Sorrel Rumex acetosa subsp. acetosa2012
Devil's-bit Scabious Succisa pratensis2012
Devil's-bit Scabious Succisa pratensis2012
Large Bitter-cress Cardamine amara2012
Large Bitter-cress Cardamine amara2012
Noble Fir Abies procera2012
Noble Fir Abies procera2012
Bird Cherry Prunus padus2012
Bird Cherry Prunus padus2012
Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata2012
Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata2012
Creeping Thistle Cirsium arvense2012
Creeping Thistle Cirsium arvense2012
Creeping Soft-grass Holcus mollis2012
Creeping Soft-grass Holcus mollis2012
Foxglove Digitalis purpurea2012
Foxglove Digitalis purpurea2012
Common Nettle Urtica dioica2012
Common Nettle Urtica dioica2012
Yellow Iris Iris pseudacorus2012
Yellow Iris Iris pseudacorus2012
Slender St John's-wort Hypericum pulchrum2012
Slender St John's-wort Hypericum pulchrum2012
Yellow-rattle Rhinanthus minor2012
Yellow-rattle Rhinanthus minor2012
Ground-ivy Glechoma hederacea2012
Ground-ivy Glechoma hederacea2012
Leopard's-bane Doronicum pardalianches2012
Leopard's-bane Doronicum pardalianches2012
Lime Tilia cordata x platyphyllos = T. x europaea2012
Lime Tilia cordata x platyphyllos = T. x europaea2012
Meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria2012
Meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria2012
Cat's-ear Hypochaeris radicata2012
Cat's-ear Hypochaeris radicata2012
Ground-elder Aegopodium podagraria2012
Ground-elder Aegopodium podagraria2012
Wavy Bitter-cress Cardamine flexuosa2012
Wavy Bitter-cress Cardamine flexuosa2012
Bulrush Typha latifolia2012
Bulrush Typha latifolia2012
Herb-Robert Geranium robertianum2012
Herb-Robert Geranium robertianum2012
Rusty Willow Salix cinerea subsp. oleifolia2012
Rusty Willow Salix cinerea subsp. oleifolia2012
Cleavers Galium aparine2012
Cleavers Galium aparine2012
Hard-fern Blechnum spicant2012
Hard-fern Blechnum spicant2012
Veronica serpyllifolia subsp. serpyllifolia Veronica serpyllifolia subsp. serpyllifolia2012
Veronica serpyllifolia subsp. serpyllifolia Veronica serpyllifolia subsp. serpyllifolia2012
Mat-grass Nardus stricta2012
Mat-grass Nardus stricta2012
Common Whitebeam Sorbus aria2012
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