Description
Heartwood Forest is a mix of habitats of woodland and meadows which contains plamienka driemavá, strnádka obyčajná, stehlík konôpka, škovránok poľný all year round. And a mix of warblers in spring and summer including penica popolavá, kolibiarik spevavý and penica slávikovitá. In winter it can be a good site for stehlík hnedkavý, stehlík čížik, drozd červenkavý and drozd čvíkota.
Details
Access
Heartwood Forest is located near Sandridge, St Albans, in Hertfordshire. For the west side of the site follow the St Albans Road into Sandridge and it is signed left as you leave the village (AL4 9DQ). For the east side carry on going untill you reach a four way junction with Ferrers Lnon your left there is parking at Nomansland (AL4 8EG) follow the path back to this four way and cross over and follow the path. The circular route indicated on the map is about 5 km.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Park , Pond , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The east side is worth an evening visit as this is the best area to see plamienka driemavá. This area is also good for pŕhľaviar čiernohlavý and pŕhľaviar červenkastý in the autumn. The site is well signed posted on the trails but can get wet in the winter.