Beschrijving
Acres Down is one of the best birding areas in the New Forest National Park. Local guides highlight the variety of raptors. including Wespendief and Havik. The site attracts heathland birds and lowland woodlands are easily accessed. Nachtzwaluw have been reported.
Details
Toegang
There is a small free car park (which can become full) near Acres Down Farm (SO43 7GE). Public transport does not venture closer than Lyndhurst, some five miles away. On site, access is purely on foot ; wheelchairs are impracticable. Dogs are permitted, but must be kept on leads during nesting seasons.
Terrein en leefgebied
Bos , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Hoogvlakte , Dal , Veen/heideOmstandigheden
Heuvelachtig , Open landschapRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
Kan handig zijnWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Lente , ZomerToptijd voor dit gebied
ZomerRoute
Breed pad , Smal padZwaarte wandeling
PittigToegankelijk via
Te voetVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
There are no toilets or other facilities, but refreshments are available at Acres Down Farm Shop - when open. The Down is exposed to weather, although there are scattered trees for shelter and shade. The woods in the valley are readily accessed, but take care to keep a sense of direction - there are no direction signs. The New Forest ponies should be regarded as wild and not approached, particularly when with young.
