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Description
Heathland birds in Staunton Meend can include Barn Owl, Eurasian Woodcock, European Stonechat, Eurasian Nightjar and Yellowhammer. There are Wood Warbler, Common Raven, Common Buzzard and woodpeckers in nearby woods. Swan Pool on the Redbrook-Newland road has Little Grebe and Grey Wagtail. Mammals include badger, fox, polecat and wild boar. There are adders and common frogs breed.
The Buckstone Rock (see map) gives views across the Wye valley to the Black Mountains. Staunton was one of the last areas in England to receive mains water, and the remnants of two old wells are still visible in the village. Do not approach or feed the ponies that graze the heath.
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Parking in layby on the A4136 opposite campsite, or in Staunton village behind pub. Limited parking on Redbrook-Newland road opposite Swanpool. Click on a P in the map for directions. Monmouth to Cinderford bus passes through Staunton Monday-Saturday. No train stations nearby.