Spring Walk

Published: 08 April 2026

We recently enjoyed a very interesting and informative walk in Green Walk Plantation led by Ray Munden representing the Friends of Therfield Heath. On a beautiful sunny morning, we heard about the wildlife that make their homes in this woodland and identified 17 bird species including Coal Tit, Blackcap and Goldcrest.

Spring is peak time for birds becoming more active and vocal, especially during breeding season, so mixed woodland edges are especially good habitats because they provide both cover and food sources.

Percy, 5 years old, came along with his dad and said ‘it was a good walk and I found 28 ladybirds.’ Ollie, who joined us for our second plantation walk, is a keen bird spotter and identified many of the bird songs we heard. He particularly liked the ‘very noisy wren,’ a tiny bird with a big song.

Look out for our next walk later in the year.