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Our star species are some of the most interesting birds you may see on your visit to the reserve.
Chaffinches sing from the treetops at Fore Wood in spring, but in winter, they gather in large flocks to search for food. You could also see bramblings in amongst them. |  |
Look and listen for great spotted woodpeckers anywhere on the reserve. In spring, you could hear males 'drumming' on dead wood. They also have a sharp 'kick' and chattering calls. |  |
Less colourful than other members of the tit family, marsh tits can often be seen foraging for food not far from the ground. Listen for their distinctive 'sneezing' 'pitchoo' call. |  |
Nuthatches are very charismatic residents of Fore Wood. They are the only British birds to be able to climb head-first down trees, where you can see them foraging and excavating nest holes. Also listen for their loud calls. |  |
Redwings are winter visitors to Fore Wood, arriving in September from Scandinavia. They feed on fruit and invertebrates; listen for their high-pitched calls. |  |