Goshawk Trail

 

The trail at Mayday is well known as a good bird watching area both for common as well as rare woodland birds. There was an observation hide that is currently no longer in use due to vandalism.

How to get there:

Goshawk Trail can be started from Mayday in Thetford Forest Park. Brandon is the nearest town or village.

Off the B1106 south of Brandon.

OS Grid Reference: TL795834

Mammals: Four species of deer are to be found in this area of forest, Red, Fallow, Roe and Muntjac. We have information about Red deer, Roe deer and Fallow deer

Birds: In springtime the flutting song of the Woodlarks will delight visitors to this area. On summer evenings it is the 'churring' of Nightjars that fascinates us. The areas most secretive and spectacular resident is the Goshawk. Your best chance of seeing one display above the canopy is on a fine morning in February or March. We have information about Nightjar and Woodlark

Insects and reptiles: Glow-worms bring a magic to Mayday on Summer evenings. They can be seen in the grass at the edges of the rides on warm evenings.

Habitats: The small ponds around this walk are vital in this dry Breckland area. They attract a variety of birdlife including Crossbills and Siskins and are breeding grounds for dragonflies and damselflies as well as toads. We have information about Pinewood and Lowland heath