These are a few of the birds often spotted in the forest garden. There are others and we love to hear about your spottings.
If you are interested in finding out about the birds on your visit here then listening is the best starting point. There are wonderful Apps that idenetify bird songs, such as Merlin Bird ID.
Barn Owl
We have a breeding pair nesting in our barn. They can often be spotted at dusk hovering over our fields.
Robin
These can be spotted all year round. Despite the territorial nature of the robin, the forest garden supports multiple birds.
Swallow
Look out for these during Spring and summer. They nest in our barns before spending the winter in Africa.
Collared Dove
More delicate than a wood pigeon they are a grey pink colour.
Buzzard
These are often seen over us. They are quite large and eat small mamals.
Great tit
Colourful and often easily spotted. They have a very distinctive song like a squeaky see saw
Lark
You're unlikely to spot this tiny brown bird but you have a good chance of hearing its wonderful rich song ove us.
Goldfinch
Lovely looking birds that can often be seen in a group.
Pheasant
More looks than brains. In a rural location like this there are often pheasants close by.
Blackbirds
There presents can be heard with their lovely song. Often spotted high in the trees
pied wagtail
As their name suggests their tail is constantly bobbing as they bob around amongst the trees
Greenfinch
Easily spotted with their colourful plumage.
Chiffchaff
Named after its song. They love a woodland setting and can be heard in the forest garden.
Chaffinch
Full of character they are often spotted amongst the trees.
House Sparrow
They can be spotted holding onto a branch swinging in the breeze.
Magpie
There's a good chance they will bring you joy or possibly gold in our fields! (poem)
Wren
Like a tiny brown ball. Their song of this tiny bird is very powerful and very evident.
Bluetit
Smaller than the great tit. These are nesting in old fence posts within the forest garden.
