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Clent Hills

West Midlands  >  United Kingdom

A 1,000 foot hilly region with easy access from Birmingham. Probably the best site in UK for Белозобый дрозд sightings in spring.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 28 августа 2022

Description

In the Clent Hills five species of bat, fallow and muntjac deer, stoat, weasel, badger, fox, hare and 130 bird species have been recorded. Rareties include Удод, Гаршнеп, Большая выпь and Горихвостка-чернушка. Белозобый дрозд are conspicuous in mid to late April. Also Лесной конёк, Обыкновенный сверчок, Садовая славка, Вальдшнеп and Сипуха.

Details

Access

Clent Hills are between A456 and A491. Exit M5 at junction 4 (from south) or junction 3 (from Birmingham). Car parks as shown on map. Click on a P in the map to get directions. Area west of Walton Hill is best for birding. Some paths are strenuous.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Agriculture , Moors/heathland , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Wetland , Lake

Conditions

Hilly , Dry , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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