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East Blean Woods

Kent  >  United Kingdom

Ancient semi-natural woodland of 122 hectares near Canterbury. Good for woodland birds and one of England's strongest Южный соловей populations.

Added* by william brayshaw
Most recent update 26 ноября 2021
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Description

Lying on a low ridge between Canterbury and the sea, East Blean Wood is one of the richest of all Kent's woodland habitats. In spring there are carpets of bluebell under coppice trees of sweet chestnut and wood anemone under a canopy of oaks and hornbeam. Many oak trees have nesting holes for Большой пёстрый дятел and Малый пёстрый дятел. The bushy re-growth of coppice trees provide perfect nesting habitat for many species of bird including Южный соловей and Славка-черноголовка which feed on the rich insect life. Other breeding birds include such typical deciduous woodland species as Перепелятник, Вальдшнеп and Серая неясыть. Passerines include Обыкновенный поползень, Лесной конёк, Обыкновенная пищуха and Славка-мельничек.

Details

Access

Charged Parking - £2.50 for the day - weekdays and weekends. Click on the P in the map to get directions. East Blean Woods has waymarked trails and unmarked paths that meander through the woodland. On the map you see a 3.7 kilometer loop trail.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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