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Each season brings a different experience at our nature reserves. In spring, the air is filled with birdsong as they compete to establish territories and attract a mate. In summer, look out for young birds making their first venture into the outside world. Autumn brings large movements of migrating birds - some heading south to a warmer climate, others seeking refuge in the UK from the cold Arctic winter. In winter, look out for large flocks of birds gathering to feed, or flying at dusk to form large roosts to keep warm.
Spring
Carpets of bluebells and other woodland flowers; woodland birds include pied flycatchers, redstarts, tree pipits, wood warblers, willow tits, buzzards and great spotted woodpeckers. A range of bat species including the rare Leisler's bat. Red squirrels, otters and roe deer.
Summer
Woodland birds include pied flycatchers, redstarts, tree pipits, wood warblers, willow tits, buzzards and great spotted woodpeckers. A range of bat species including the rare Leisler's bat. Red squirrels, otters and roe deer.
Autumn
Goldeneyes, whooper swans, teal and mallards arrive on the reserve.
Winter
Winter is a good time to explore the woodland as birds are easier to see when there are no leaves to get in the way! Roving flocks of tits may be accompanied by woodpeckers and treecreepers.