Lord's Wood, Pensford facts for kids
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A shady woodland pool in Lords Wood
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| Geography | |
| Location | Somerset, England |
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| Indicator plants | Narrow buckler fern, wild daffodil |
| Fauna | Chalcosyrphus eunotus, silver-washed fritillary, white admiral, common pipistrelle |
Lord's Wood is a cool woodland located near the village of Pensford in England. It's south of Bristol, in a pretty area called the Chew Valley. Most of the trees here are tall, pointy conifers, but you can also find some areas with broad-leaved trees.
Little streams flow through the wood, joining up and eventually reaching the River Chew. There's even a nice pond in the middle of the wood, full of plants. Hunstrete Lake is also close by, just southeast of the wood.
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Amazing Animals of Lord's Wood
Lord's Wood is home to many different kinds of animals. It's a really important place for nature!
Mammals You Might Spot
You might be lucky enough to see some deer here. Both Roe deer and fallow deer live in the wood. Badgers also make their homes here, and you'll definitely see grey squirrels scampering up trees.
Birds in the Trees
The wood is a great place for birds. Look out for woodland birds like the great spotted woodpecker, which taps on trees. You might also spot a nuthatch climbing headfirst down a tree trunk, or a treecreeper spiraling up it.
Incredible Insects
Lord's Wood is super special for insects, especially butterflies and a rare hoverfly.
Rare Hoverfly: Chalcosyrphus eunotus
This wood is one of the very few places in Britain where a special hoverfly called Chalcosyrphus eunotus has been found. It's so rare that it's on the Red Data Book!
Beautiful Butterflies
Many different kinds of butterflies flutter around Lord's Wood. Keep an eye out for the bright silver-washed fritillary and the elegant white admiral.
Bats of the Night
When night falls, several types of bats fly through Lord's Wood. These amazing creatures use sound to find their way around.
Common Bats
The common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) and the soprano pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) are often seen here. The noctule (Nyctalus noctula) is another bat that calls this wood home.
Water-Loving and Rare Bats
You might also find the Daubenton's bat (Myotis daubentonii), which often hunts for insects over water. A rarer bat, the lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros), has also been recorded at this site.
Plants and Flowers of Lord's Wood
The wood also has some interesting and less common plants.
Special Plants to Find
Two plants that are not often found in other places grow here. These include the narrow buckler fern (Dryopteris carthusiana). You can also find the lovely wild daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus ssp. pseudonarcissus).
