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Wildlife at Blackhall Blackhall Forest
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Banchory, Strachan, and Kincardine O'neil are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NO 660 950
 This long wood offers tremendous views north over the Dee valley and south over the Water of Feugh and the hills beyond.
Mammals: Although you may not see many mammals, you will be able to spot their signs. Look out for tunnels through the grass made by voles, or the growing shoots of rushes chewed by deer, rabbits or hares. Chewed cones are left behind wherever squirrels feed, and snow and muddy puddles often show animal footprints. Any continuous shrill squeaks in the grass probably means a shrew is arguing with its neighbour over who has right of way. We have information about Red squirrel and Roe deer
Birds: Our year round forest residents are joined by visitors at different times of the year. In summer several species of warbler add their songs to the forest chorus. In winter members of the thrush family - redwings and fieldfares - come down from the north to enjoy our milder climate. We have information about Capercaille
Insects and reptiles: In spring the many small ponds are full of frogs, toads and palmate newts.
In summer, biplane-winged damselflies and dragonflies hunt across open clearings, jewel bright bodies glimmering in the sun.
How to get there:
Blackhall is sandwiched between the River Dee and the B976. Specific details how to reach it is given on the web pages for Shooting Greens car park and Scolty car park.
Local Weather Forecast (Multimap) Enter through:
Shooting Greens Car Park
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Other places to go in Blackhall Forest
Scolty Woodland Park
Contact:
Liz Wallace
01466 794161
e-mail: liz.wallace@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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What to see now Listen out for flocks of siskins feeding in the forest canopy. These small birds are enthusiatic at keeping in contact with other birds in the flock, making their feeding flights rather noisy!
Did you know Although spring may be the main time to hear birdsong, birds use vocal calls all year round to keep in touch with each other. These calls are usually short "chirps" rather than the longer spring territorial calls.
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