The Cotswolds with its natural beauty and expansive countryside is a great place for wildlife enthusiasts. If you are planning a summer holiday in the Cotswolds, getting a tour like these Cotswolds guided tours https://cotswoldtour.co.uk is a good way to get to know the area and help you make the most of your holiday.
Whether you are visiting one of the many beautiful areas of woodland, or walking the Cotswold way, here are some of the creatures that you may see on your travels…
Deer – As well as the woodlands, the many country estates in the Cotswolds are home to many deer, and fallow deer in particular are likely to be seen on a quiet summer evening, as they come out from the forests to graze in the adjacent fields.
Birds of Prey – There are numerous birds of prey that call the Cotswolds home, and the summer is a great time to spot them. Look out at dusk on a dry evening to spot the elusive barn owls as they glide ghost-like over the fields. In the day, you may be lucky enough to see kestrels, sparrowhawks and red kites hunting for prey.
Butterflies – The beautiful Cotswolds landscape is the ideal home for many species of butterflies which are out on the warmer summer days. There are nature reserves that you can go to in the area where there are many species such as Red Admiral and speckled wood butterflies.