High Weald AONB

January

Woodcock Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) are a large bulky wading bird with short legs, and a very long straight tapering bill. It is largely nocturnal, spending most of the day in dense cover and very difficult... Read more	Mistle thrushes Mistle thrushes (Turdus viscivorus) are large thrushes which live in open country, often seen singing on mild winter days from the tops of very tall trees; listen out for its call - whilst it is in fl... Read more
Butcher's Broom Butcher's Broom, Ruscus aculeatus was once called ‘knee holly' because of its low growing habit at the base of trees and its bright red berries. It is plant of ancient woodlands, and indeed the clump... Read more