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Wildlife at Morkery Wood Kesteven Forest
Lincolnshire
England
Castle Bytham is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SK 953193
 Morkery is a small peaceful ancient woodland which was used as ammunition and bomb store during the second world war (RAF South Witham). The network of hard tracks provides good all year round access for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. A small car park and picnic area is provided.
Much of the woodland was felled in the mid 1990s following the death of the Norway spruce crops planted after the war. These sites are naturally regenerating to site-native oak and ash woodland under the 'Ancient Woodland Project'.
Mammals: In Morkery you'll find brown hare and rabbit, together with fox and badger. There are also muntjac deer, (the little ones), and pipistrelle and brown long-eared bats. We have information about Fallow deer and Badger
Birds: There are plenty of grasshopper warblers in Morkery most years. You'll also see or here the greater spotted and green woodpeckers. Birds of prey commonly seen and heard are tawny owl, sparrowhawk, kestrel, hobby, and buzzard, the latter circling slowly above the trees.
Insects and reptiles: There are grass snakes in the wood, and common frogs and toads. Brimstone, peacock, red admiral and speckled wood butterflies abound, and if you are lucky, you might spot the rare grizzled skipper. Habitats: This is an ancient semi-natural woodland, with large areas of birch scrub, which attract numerous warbler species. There is a small limestone quarry which has its own unique plant and insect species.
How to get there:
Morkery Wood is located 5 miles west of Castle Bytham.
Local Weather Forecast (Multimap) Enter through:
Morkery Wood Car Park
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You are welcome to walk throughout the whole of Morkery Wood. If you wish to access any of the fenced areas, please ensure you close the gates after you. |
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You are welcome to cycle anywhere in Morkery Wood. |
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Horse riders are welcome. |
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Other places to go in Kesteven Forest
Twyford Wood
Callan's Lane Wood
Ropsley Rise Picnic Area
Bourne Woods
Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue
Temple Wood
Contact:
Northants Office
01780 444920
e-mail: northants@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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Did you know This wood is great for brushing up on your tree identification skills, as there are so many different species here.
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