Saplin Wood by munki-boy
Saplin Wood
An area of ancient and semi-natural woodland below Harcles Hill.
Created: 2 February 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Redisher Wood LNR Details
Redisher Wood LNR is a nature reserve managed by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council.
Saplin Wood
Saplin Wood Woodland
Saplin Wood is a 2.8 hectare, woodland area in Greater Manchester.Local History around Saplin Wood
There are some historic monuments around including:
Higher Mill, HelmshoreMedieval moated site and later fortified manor house known as Bury Castle 100m west of the parish churchPromontory fort called Castlesteads on the east bank of the Irwell 550m SSE of Banks FarmRoman road at Bottom o' th' Knotts BrowCoking ovens and associated coal workings on Aushaw Moss 450m south west of Lower HouseAffetside Cross at Affetside 75m north west of the Pack Horse Inn.Wildlife in and around Saplin Wood
Saplin Wood Mammals
There are 23 species of mammals recorded as found near Saplin Wood.
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) |
| Domestic Cat (Felis catus) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| Daubenton's Bat (Myotis daubentonii) |
| Field Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) |
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Saplin Wood Birds
There are 50 species of birds recorded as found near Saplin Wood.
| Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus) |
| Buzzard (Buteo buteo) |
| Chiloe Wigeon (Anas sibilatrix) |
| Common Swift (Apus apus) |
| French Partridge (Alectoris rufa) |
| Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) |
| Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) |
| Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) |
| Dunlin (Calidris alpina) |
| Gadwall (Anas strepera) |
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