The village is surrounded by countryside with an abundance of wildlife. Best location for watching wildlife is probably Baddesley Common and Emer Bog to the east of the village. Much of this area is managed by the Hampshire Wildlife trust.
See http://www.hwt.org.uk/reserves.htm for further details. The area was once part of the New Forest and birds present here include Larks, Stonechats, and Tree Pipits.

The farmland and woodland around the village is home to Roe Deer and many species of birds such as Stonechat, Partridges, Pheasant, Buzzards, Kestrels and Jays. Many woodland bird species visit gardens in the village especially in winter, including Great Spotted and Green Woodpeckers, Blue Tits, Great Tits, Chaffinches, Greenfinches and Goldfinches. You may also be lucky enough to see a Sparrowhawk swoop through the gardens in search of prey.

Winter:
Look out for Flocks of Lapwings, Finches, Thrushes and Crows in farmland, and also unusual visitors to gardens such as Woodpeckers, and Blackcaps especially in harsh weather.

Summer:
House Martins, Swifts and Swallows can be seen over the village hunting for insects. Butterflies are plentiful in the countryside, and Bats can be seen around streetlights in the village after dark.

Autumn:
Many woodland birds start to assemble in large flocks in preparation for the winter months.

Many species of wildlife are dependant on the village for Food, Water and Housing. Here are some details on how you can help wildlife.

Food and Water:
Birds come to depend on food put out in gardens especially in the winter months, and will reward you with often extremely close views from your house.

Consider making fat balls: recipe below

http://17hull.boysbrigade.org.uk/resources/Fat%20ball%20feeders
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