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Wildlife at Stanford Wood Ampthill Forest
Bedfordshire
England
Stanford is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: TL 163404
 Stanford is a small peaceful pinewood, on level ground with a small car park. There is a firm path through this wood all year round. A small lake is hidden away in the wood, and is a haven for wildlife.
Mammals: If you are quiet as you walk around Stanford Wood you may see rabbit, fox and grey squirrel, and possibly catch sight of a shy muntjac deer crossing the ride ahead of you. There are also the smaller mammals like wood mice, shrew and vole, although the most obvious of these creatures is the mole, which leaves it's characteristic earth mounds at intervals as it tunnels along, looking for earthworms and beetles to eat.
Birds: In the wood you may spot the tiny goldcrest as it flits along the branches. Siskin and crossbill have been seen here too, taking advantage of the pine cones with their wealth of seeds. In and around the pond you will probably see grey heron, mallard, teal, coot and moorhen.
Insects and reptiles: All the common butterflies make their home here, such as ringlet, speckled wood, common blue and green-veined white. Stanford is also home to common lizard and grass snake. Habitats: This wood contains mainly pine trees, with the added interest of the old gravel pit which has become an interesting wetland area. We have information about Pinewood
How to get there:
Stanford Wood is located immediately to the west of Stanford Village, on the Southill to Clifton road.
Local Weather Forecast (Multimap) Enter through:
Stanford Wood Car Park
Facilities:
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Other places to go in Ampthill Forest
Potton Wood
Wilstead Wood
Maulden Wood
Contact:
Northants Office
01780 444920
e-mail: northants@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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What to see now You may be lucky enough to spot a shy deer if you are walking at daybreak or dusk.
Did you know Stanford Wood used to be a gravel pit? It was back-filled with builders' waste until 1964, then a range of conifer was planted in 1965 and 1966, mainly Scot's and Corsican pine.
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