Hobbs Quarry SSSI
Facts and practical information
Hobbs Quarry, Longhope is a 1-hectare geological and biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, England, notified in 1966. It is situated midway between Longhope and Dursley Cross in the Forest of Dean. Adjacent woods are Kiln Wood and Coleman's Wood. The site is managed by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Nuthatch
Nuthatches are a captivating group of small birds belonging to the family Sittidae. Recognizable by their large heads, short tails, and robust bills and feet, these birds are quite vocal, using loud, simple songs to mark their territories.
Birds
Eurasian blackcap
The Eurasian blackcap, often simply called the blackcap, is a charming and widespread warbler found across Europe, western Asia, and northwestern Africa. With its olive-grey upperparts and pale grey underparts, the blackcap is easily recognizable by the distinct cap on...
Birds
Long-tailed tit
The long-tailed tit, also known as the long-tailed bushtit, is a captivating little bird commonly found across Europe and the Palearctic region. First described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, this bird belongs to the Aegithalidae family, which includes three genera.
Birds
Hazel dormouse
The hazel dormouse, often referred to as the common dormouse, is a diminutive mammal and the sole species in the *Muscardinus* genus. It is found in northern Europe and Asia Minor, with its only native population in the British Isles.
Mammals
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