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Wildlife at Aberdeen Woods
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Aberdeen, Dyce, Kintore, Inverurie, Westhill, Peterculter, Milltimber, Bieldside, Cults, Kingswells, Potterton, Bridge of Don, and Bucksburn are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NJ 870 040
 The six woods which collectively make up the Aberdeen Woods encircle the City of Aberdeen. They are green havens for the people of Aberdeen, and for the local wildlife. Each wood has its own individual character, and is keenly supported by its own "locals"!
We are happy that people walk their dogs in the Aberdeen Woods, but dogs must be kept under conrol all the time. For the sake of the wildlife in the woods and the other people who use them, please keep your dog under control and do not allow it to foul the paths.
Mammals: Red squirrel defense! All the Aberdeen Woods are home to grey squirrels as well as the native red squirrels. We are working with the local Red Squirrel Group to try to slow the advance of grey squirrels into Aberdeenshire, by carefully managing where different kinds of trees are allowed to grow in these woods. We have information about Red squirrel and Roe deer
Birds: Spring and summer are very busy times for birds as they mate, build nests and raise their chicks.
In the autumn and winter we see new birds visiting the forest - redwings and fieldfares from northern Europe. These birds are about the same size as thrushes, but the colour markings are a bit different. Watch out for bramblings too - you can sometimes see them amongs flocks of chaffinches.
Insects and reptiles: During the summer, look out for green-veined white and common tortoiseshell butterflies along the tracks and trails in the forest.
In winter ladybirds and beetles hibernate in the tussocky grass and inside the tall dead flower stems. Habitats: These woods are an important part of the countryside around Aberdeen, an intricate mixture of arable fields, rough ground, coast and forest. This diversity of habitats supports a wide biodiversity of species.
How to Get There:
Various woods within Aberdeen City boundary on the outskirts of Aberdeen. See individual woods for more detailed directions.
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Places to go in Aberdeen Woods
Kirkhill
Tyrebagger Wood
Countesswells
Rotten O'Gairn
Foggieton Wood
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Other places to go in this area
Blackhall Forest
Fetteresso Forest
The Durris Forest
Upper Deeside Forests
Gartly Moor Forest
Bennachie
Pitfichie
Clashindarroch Forest
The Bin Forest
Denlethen Wood
Dunnottar Woodland Park
Delgaty Wood
Contact
Liz Wallace
01466 794161
e-mail: liz.wallace@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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Did you know Not all conifers are evergreen. Can you name one which looses its needles in winter?
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