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Trees woods and wildlife
Goat moth
Bulky yet well-disguised, this goliath is the heaviest moth in the UK! Spot the adults when they emerge in mid-summer after feeding on the wood of broadleaf trees as larvae.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Harvestman
Spindly, gangly, with small, rounded bodies. These oddly proportioned spider relatives escape predators by losing their limbs. Look for them in damp woodland environments.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Speckled bush-cricket
What’s bright green, spotty and loves a bramble bush? The speckled bush-cricket thrives in shrubs and grasses in hedgerows and woodland edges.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hucking Estate
Hollingbourne
281.71 ha (696.11 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Clanger Wood
Westbury
59.61 ha (147.30 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Carnmoney Hill
Newtownabbey Borough Council
70.41 ha (173.98 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Aldouran Glen
Leswalt nr Stranraer
13.11 ha (32.39 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Noctule bat
Often seen flying high above the tree-tops, the noctule bat is the largest bat in the UK. This species relies on tree holes to roost in and is often confused for a swift when on the wing.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Long-eared owl
Wise and regal, with an imposing stare and elusive nature. Our most nocturnal owl, with a penchant for recycling other bird’s old nests. It lives in dense woodland and is a skilful hunter.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Ash-black slug
This massive mollusc is one of the world’s largest land slugs, and it’s found right here, in the UK’s ancient woodlands.