Descrição
Heartwood Forest is a mix of habitats of woodland and meadows which contains coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres, Escrevedeira-amarela, Pintarroxo-comum, Laverca all year round. And a mix of warblers in spring and summer including papa-amoras-cinzento, Felosa-musical and Felosa-das-figueiras. In winter it can be a good site for pintarroxo-pequeno, Lugre, Tordo-ruivo-comum and Tordo-zornal.
Detalhes
Acesso
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.
Terreno e Habitat
Floresta , Terras húmidas , Parque , Pequeno lago , Campina , Árvores e arbustos dispersosCondições
Paisagem abertaCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
NãoBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
PrimaveraRota
Caminho largoCaminho dificil
Caminhada médiaAcessível por
Pé , BicicletaAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
The east side is worth an evening visit as this is the best area to see coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres. This area is also good for Cartaxo-comum and Cartaxo-nortenho in the autumn. The site is well signed posted on the trails but can get wet in the winter.