Local Wildlife Site

Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation

Cains Lane
Borough: Hounslow
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 6.67 ha

Description

Situated just on the edge of Heathrow Airport, this is a sizeable area of scrub with rough grassland and scattered trees. Paths have been cut through the scrub in places to allow access. The site is bounded on three sides by hedges.

Wildlife

The mainly hawthorn scrub supports a good range of birds throughout the year. The resident finches, tits and thrushes are supplemented in summer by warblers, including chiffchaff, willow warbler and blackcap. In winter, flocks of redwings and fieldfares can be seen feeding on the hawthorn berries.

Facilities

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Great tit © Jason Gallier

Great tit © Jason Gallier

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