Since its establishment in 1982 by the present owners, Southdean Woodlands has attracted many species of interesting plants, animals and birds. The existing gullies, created ponds and the retained clear open spaces are a haven for many varieties of birds of prey including goshawks, sparrow hawks, kestrels, barn owls and buzzards all of whom nest on the site.
Curlews are regular migratory visitors along with swallows and martins making their homes in the eaves of the wooden and stone buildings.
Southdean Woodlands Wildlife
The ponds were created from internally available road building material and are now homes to a wide variety of frogs, toads and especially the great crested newt.
Roe deer and otter are present on site, as are tree creepers and woodpeckers; these can be seen regularly in the wooded areas along the Jedwater. MAP
Wildlife images
