wildlife at the west
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ituated on the edge of Epping Forest and further surrounded by farmland and grazing fields, West Essex is home to a great variety of species. Many animals, reptiles and insects live on the course, such as rabbits, squirrels and foxes. Over the years we have spotted two types of snake, the adder and grass snake, while bats, moles, stoats, dragonflies and a variety of butterflies have made the course home.
Deer have become a regular visitor to the course and there is a steady feed of bees, wasps and hornets in the hard clay areas. Birds are by far the most numerous to visit ‘The West’ and there have been spotting’s of robins, woodpeckers, skylarks, tree creepers and nuthatches in recent years.
If you are unlucky enough to put your ball in the water during your round you may have the chance to see some of the species that live above and below the surface. Look out for swans, herons, gadwalls, wigeons and much more. Next time you head out for a round we hope you can enjoy watching out for our visitors and they can enhance your time on the course.
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