A soft drumming can be heard coming from the wood at the moment. If you follow the sound you will find a Pied Woodpecker tapping its bill on resonant deadwood. So, deadwood is good wood when it brings such an attractive visitor to The Heath.

Christmas greetings from Friends of The Heath! It is traditional to decorate our homes with Holly at this time of year. There is plenty on The Heath, so why not visit the wood with a pair of secateurs and help yourself? As well as enjoying the festive greening of your home, you will be helping... Continue Reading →

Matt Allmark, Cheshire Wildlife Trust Reserves Manager, visited The Heath on the day of the litter-pick.  He saw the fresh Heather shoots in the reseeded area between the field and the wood near Northwich Road. He is delighted, as this indicates that the reseeding has worked. From now on, the area will be checked to... Continue Reading →