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Our star species are some of the most interesting birds you may see on your visit to the reserve.
Stop regularly as you walk across the heathland to scan the gorse and heather for these unmistakable long-tailed warblers. Visit in spring to watch the males perched on top of the gorse, performing their scratchy song. |  |
Linger until dusk to encounter this amazing bird between May and July. As the light begins to fade, listen for the mechanical 'churring' drifting across the heather. Keep your eyes peeled for nightjars darting around catching moths and for pairs performing their wing-clapping displays. |  |
Perky stonechats perch proudly in prominent places, including the tops of bushes and on posts and fences. Pairs remain together throughout the year and you can see family groups in summer. |  |
You could see the display flight of the male tree pipit - he sings as he flies up into the air and then 'parachutes' down with legs dangling back to a treetop perch. |  |
In spring, listen out for the yellowhammer's song, described as 'a little bit of bread and no cheeeeese', given from the canary-yellow male's perch at the top of bushes. |  |