The Elusive Jay
Spotting the Elusive Jay at Rockingham Forest Lodge Park Here at Rockingham Forest Lodge Park, we’re fortunate to be surrounded by the beauty and tranquillity
17,February 2025
Spotting the Elusive Jay at Rockingham Forest Lodge Park Here at Rockingham Forest Lodge Park, we’re fortunate to be surrounded by the beauty and tranquillity
Acorns Walnuts Strolling through the woods in early Autumn you can see all the trees with their nuts and seeds hoping for the seedlings to
When we think of animals during winter, the image that comes to mind is probably hibernating animals. A cosy family curled up in a burrow
Water Lilies also known as Nymphaeaceae Here at Rockingham Forest Park, we have lots of beautiful plants and wildflowers, if you’ve visited before then you
Someone has been reading our latest fishing blog! Standing in the still morning sunshine under the weeping willow tree was a very experienced fisherman on
The Greylag Goose is the largest of the domestic goose, it is the ancestor of most breeds of other geese. They are native to the
The familiar flash of red-breast and sweet song is unmistakable. Here at Rockingham Forest Park we are delighted to say we have had many a
The Nuthatch gets its name from a middle English term “Nuthak,” this means nut hacker. This is a very fitting name for them as they
Squirrels are members of the family Sciuridae, a family that includes small or medium-size rodents. The squirrel family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots,
General Waste Where does the general waste from Rockingham Forest Park go? General waste are items and rubbish from homes and businesses that can’t be
Autumn As the trees start to shed and create a blanket of leaves on the ground, the nights get darker, and a cool autumn air
Mushrooms are part of the fungi group. Mushrooms are the fruiting body of the fungus. Although some mushrooms are good to eat and used in
In the evening quiet, here at Rockingham Forest Park, if you listen carefully, you will hear the melodic padding of our tiny hedgehog friends as
You may recognise this beautiful bird of pray by its distinctive features, it has large, rounded wings; often displayed in a “V” shape when sawing
The pheasant is not native to Britain but has a long history of residence here. There is some debate over the success of various possible
As the days are due to get shorter and the nights longer do you remember how the summer was? This summer in the UK, we
At Rockingham Forest Park, our woodlands are a firm favourite with the Hare. Hares are larger than rabbits and have longer ears. Although many people
Whilst having our lunch on a lovely day in May earlier this year we were joined by an adolescent mute swan who decided to have
Badgers are a staple among our British countryside and their striped faces are an iconic part of British Wildlife. The humble badger has appeared in
What is Sustainability? Sustainability consists of fulfilling the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations while ensuring a balance between economic
Deer oh Deer Here at Rockingham Forest Park, we are avid spotters of our deer friends. They tend to be quite shy, so it is
Here at Rockingham Forest Park, you will be able to visit our woods and beautiful lakes. Here you will be able to see the many
The Wonders of Nature Here at Rockingham Forest Park, we work closely with our local beekeepers who regularly come and advise on the swarms/nest that
Woodland Wanders Our maintenance boys have been hard at work here at Rockingham Forest Park creating woodland walks through our forests. With all of the
Bats of Britain Britain is home to 18 different species of bats. They are nocturnal animals and make up almost one quarter of the mammal
There are three types of woodpeckers found in the UK, The Great Spotted, The Green Woodpecker and the more elusive Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. The Lesser
Look up and you will no doubt see the graceful Red kite gliding gracefully on the thermals in the blue skies. It has a unique
A walk through the woods a Rockingham Forest Park in the spring is a delight for all the senses, from the lovely forest floor plants,
We are big fans here at Rockingham Forest Park of our fantastic fur-coated friends. Foxes are one of the most well known wild animals in
In the UK there are possibly 8 different species of Tit birds that can be found, of which 6 are the most common. These little