| It is only natural that a variety wildlife would use the wood. | |
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living in the wood include: various birds, hedgehogs, rabbits, foxes and frogs. On a number of occasions bats have been seen to use the wood as a feeding area. Although there is no evidence of them using it as a roost it is still an important habitat for them. |
 A nest high up in a spruce. |
| The area is a haven for common birds
such as magpies, wood pigeons, crows etc. The idea of a bird watching hide put forward by the Stubshaw Cross Residents Group would reveal the true diversity of bird life in this wooded area. |
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| The nest high up
in the trees is most likely that of a crow. However if it was last years nest then it could be inhabited by a Kestrel, Sparrow Hawk, Long Eared owl or Tawny owl. All these birds use other previously used large nests. Evidence of a bird of prey feeding lies scattered throughout the wood. |
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| Overview : The Trees : Wild Life : Plans for the Wood |
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