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For the next time you wander through the forest, here
are a few facts and figures to make your trip more
interesting.
Our latest ecological survey shows that it is home to the
following wildlife:
4 species of bat... so be sure to book your place on one
of our popular bat walks during the summer months.
30 breeding species of birds are to be seen and heard.
We currently have approximately 30 breeding pairs of
Wrens.
A favourite bird on any birders list has got to be the
Kingfisher, which is a sure sign of improving water quality
and is a great leap forward with the regeneration of the
river.
There are also 5 different birds associated with the
Fishing Lodges.
Approximately 200 species of Invertebrates have been
recorded.
If you want to see Dragonfly or Damselfly, Blackley
Forest is the place to visit.
are a few facts and figures to make your trip more
interesting.
Our latest ecological survey shows that it is home to the
following wildlife:
4 species of bat... so be sure to book your place on one
of our popular bat walks during the summer months.
30 breeding species of birds are to be seen and heard.
We currently have approximately 30 breeding pairs of
Wrens.
A favourite bird on any birders list has got to be the
Kingfisher, which is a sure sign of improving water quality
and is a great leap forward with the regeneration of the
river.
There are also 5 different birds associated with the
Fishing Lodges.
Approximately 200 species of Invertebrates have been
recorded.
If you want to see Dragonfly or Damselfly, Blackley
Forest is the place to visit.
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Plant and Tree Species
A total of 241 species of flora throughout the forest are
listed in our data.
Blackley forest now includes a wide range of habitats
including planted and semi-natural woodland and species
rich neutral grasslands, open water and wetland
communities, and is designated a Grade B Site of
Biological Importance.
The main canopy species are Beech, Silver and Downy
Birch, and Ash with Alder, Common and Sessile Oak and
Willow. The understory in general is to be further
developed to encourage a wider range of ground flora
species; however, local damp areas and flushes on the
slopes include Anemone, Ramsons, Marsh Marigold,
Lesser Celandine, Marsh Hawksbeard, Large Bittercress
and Remote Sedge. Wood Horsetail and Yellow
Pimpernel occur locally and there are Butterbur colonies
by the river.
There is a species rich open, wet area, in the north of the
woodland and west of the river, an area of semi-natural
Oak, Birch and Sallow with some Holly, demonstrating
good Oak regeneration.
There are two reservoirs in the forest which are fished
with marginal swamps of well controlled Reed
Sweetgrass. Emergent species include Water Plantain,
Water Horsetail, Greater Reedmace, Yellow Flag, Lesser
Spearwort and Lady’s Smock. Water Violet is abundant in
the shallows.
The upper reservoir also contains Yellow Water Lily and
Water Milfoil.
A total of 241 species of flora throughout the forest are
listed in our data.
Blackley forest now includes a wide range of habitats
including planted and semi-natural woodland and species
rich neutral grasslands, open water and wetland
communities, and is designated a Grade B Site of
Biological Importance.
The main canopy species are Beech, Silver and Downy
Birch, and Ash with Alder, Common and Sessile Oak and
Willow. The understory in general is to be further
developed to encourage a wider range of ground flora
species; however, local damp areas and flushes on the
slopes include Anemone, Ramsons, Marsh Marigold,
Lesser Celandine, Marsh Hawksbeard, Large Bittercress
and Remote Sedge. Wood Horsetail and Yellow
Pimpernel occur locally and there are Butterbur colonies
by the river.
There is a species rich open, wet area, in the north of the
woodland and west of the river, an area of semi-natural
Oak, Birch and Sallow with some Holly, demonstrating
good Oak regeneration.
There are two reservoirs in the forest which are fished
with marginal swamps of well controlled Reed
Sweetgrass. Emergent species include Water Plantain,
Water Horsetail, Greater Reedmace, Yellow Flag, Lesser
Spearwort and Lady’s Smock. Water Violet is abundant in
the shallows.
The upper reservoir also contains Yellow Water Lily and
Water Milfoil.
A possible sighting list could include:
Birds:
- Blue tit
- Great tit
- Woodpecker
- Heron
- Blackbird
- Thrush
- Magpie
- Crow
- Kestrel
- Sparrow Hawk
- Robin
- Wren
- Yellow Wagtail
- Jay
- Kingfisher
- Sparrow
- Swift
- Water Hen
- Starling
- Wood Pigeon
- Collared Dove
- Green Finch
- Chaffinch
- Bullfinch
- Dipper
- Pied Wagtail
- Long Tailed Tit
- Tree Creeper
- Nuthatch
Animals:
- Hedgehog
- Fox
- Rabbit
- Hare
- Shrew
- Wood Mouse
- Squirrel
- Weasel
- Bat
Insects:
- Dragonfly
- Grasshopper
- Damselfly
- May Fly
- Ladybird
- Bee
- Wasp
- Hover Fly
- Moth
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