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Trees woods and wildlife
Wild strawberry
Sweet in both flower and in taste, wild strawberries flourish on woodland edges and in hedgerows. Spot them in bloom in spring and in fruit in summer.
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Leicestershire County Council Wood
Beacon Hill Country Park
Leicestershire
59.18 ha (146.23 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Oyster mushroom
Carnivorous and oyster-like in appearance, these large, fleshy mushrooms are common throughout the UK's woodlands. They have a signature fan-shaped cap and are edible with a slight odour similar to aniseed.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Goldfinch
Seed-eating specialists with a bright red face. Goldfinches are perfectly adapted to access food other birds can’t reach.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Centenary Wood & Royal Tigers
Bagworth nr Hinckley
33.48 ha (82.73 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Ganges Wood
Shotley Gate
2.23 ha (5.51 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Tom's Wood
Wildhern Andover
1.18 ha (2.92 acres)
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Guildford Borough Council Wood
Merrow Downs
Surrey
154.03 ha (380.61 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Great Wood
Norfolk
104.30 ha (257.73 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Jay
A highly intelligent loudmouth. The jay is known for its love of acorns which it often leaves hidden. These forgotten snacks are credited with the rapid spread of oaks after the last Ice Age.