Wildlife at Temple Wood

 

Mammals: There are lots of fallow deer here, with the odd muntjac. You may spot fox, grey squirrel, rabbit or brown hare, but are less likely to see the elusive badger. We have information about Fallow deer and Badger

Birds: Greater spotted woodpeckers live here, and you may be lucky enough to see a lesser spotted woodpecker, which is a rare occupant of the wood. Birds of prey seen here are buzzard, sparrowhawk, kestrel, and occasionally hen harrier and short-eared owl on the woodland edge in winter.

Insects and reptiles: White admiral and purple hairstreak are Temple Wood's main star butterflies, with an abundance of all the more common ones, such as speckled wood and ringlet.

Habitats: The northern part of the woodland is oak and ash, which has been planted over ridge and furrow. The southern half is ancient woodland, comprising, ash, oak and field maple, with hazel understorey. There are a number of ponds.

How to get there:
Temple Wood is located two miles due west of Aslackby, at the end of a narrow country lane. The village of Aslackby on the A15, is 6 miles north of Bourne.

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Enter through:
Temple Wood Gateway

	You are welcome to walk throughout Temple Wood. There are concrete tracks in the west of the wood which used to supply the adjacent airfield.			You are welcome to cycle in Temple Wood.
	Horse riders are welcome, but please avoid wet rides and tracks.

Contact:
Northants Office

01780 444920
e-mail: northants@forestry.gsi.gov.uk