Beschrijving
Heartwood Forest is a mix of habitats of woodland and meadows which contains Kerkuil, Geelgors, Kneu, Veldleeuwerik all year round. And a mix of warblers in spring and summer including Braamsluiper, Fitis and Tuinfluiter. In winter it can be a good site for Kleine Barmsijs, Sijs, Koperwiek and Kramsvogel.
Details
Toegang
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.
Terrein en leefgebied
Bos , Wetland , Park , Vijver , Grasland/weide , Verspreide bomen en struikenOmstandigheden
Open landschapRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
NeeWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarToptijd voor dit gebied
LenteRoute
Breed padZwaarte wandeling
GemiddeldToegankelijk via
Te voet , FietsVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
The east side is worth an evening visit as this is the best area to see Kerkuil. This area is also good for Roodborsttapuit and Paapje in the autumn. The site is well signed posted on the trails but can get wet in the winter.