Best Location - Battle Hill Forestry
Battle Hill Forestry (SO010345)
A mainly coniferous woodland with some areas of deciduous wood. A hard surfaced track makes for fairly easy walking but would be unsuitable for wheelchair users. Often a good site for Crossbill with Raven, Buzzard, Sparrowhawk and Red Kite often seen in the area and Goshawk has been recorded. Breeding summer migrants include Pied Flycatcher, Tree Pipit, Wood, Willow & Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff and Blackcap. Resident breeders include Stonechat, Linnet, Redpoll, Coal & Marsh Tit, Goldcrest, Nuthatch, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Stock Dove and Bullfinch. On the surrounding farmland Red-legged Partridge is occasional and Meadow Pipit, Skylark and Wheatear are regular in summer. The small pool to the south of the forestry has attracted passage Teal, Green Sandpiper, Mallard and Canada Goose. A Firecrest was recorded here in recent time.
Parking
SO010345 small roadside car park.
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