Discover the Flora and Fauna along the Beck

Nesting birdsSquirrelKingfisher Feeding on the Beck

Going for a walk is a simple step towards improving ones overall health. Whether you explore quiet forests, wander along rugged coastal headlands or stroll around your favourite park, there is increasing evidence that walking in nature is an important approach to improved mental health and general wellbeing. The Friends of Bottesford Beck (FOBB) continue to play an important part in maintaining this environmental gem for all to enjoy. Below is a list of wildlife that frequents the area along the Beck and can be spotted depending on the time of year or day.

In the Beck:

  • Egret
  • Mallard Duck
  • Kingfisher
  • Geese
  • Common Moorhen
  • Swan

In the Woods:

  • A great variety of Birds
  • Rabbit
  • Squirrel

In the Fields on the far side of the Beck:

  • Deer
  • Hare
  • Geese