Things to see in the Forest
Within the Forest you will find up to 30 species of broadleaf trees and shrubs, a wide variety of wildflowers, butterflies, birds and much more.
Use our handy guides to make the most of your Forest visits.
Bumblebees
Discover 7 of the most widespread and abundant bumblebees you could spot in many habitats from woodlands to grasslands and farmland across the Forest.
Butterflies
Learn about the butterfly species found in the Forest
Wildflowers
Learn how to identify the different wildflowers you can spot in the Forest.
Birds
The mosaic of habitats in the Forest attract a wide variety of birds.
Trees
Within the Forest you will find a mix of 30 native broadleaf trees.
Berries
Find out more about our top 5 berries to look out for on Forest visits during autumn.
Fungi
Find out more about our top 10 fungi to look out for during walks around the Forest.
Dragonflies and Damselflies
In the Heart of England Forest, we have over 20 species of dragonfly and damselfly - collectively called Odonata. Mick Schilling, county dragonfly recorder for Warwickshire, describes what species you can see in the Forest below.
