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Overview
The reserve comprises a unique, 39 acre woodland pasture, containing some of the oldest trees in the country surrounded by arable land a small proportion of which is Common land. Worcestershire Wildlife Trust acquired the site to protect the old trees and their associated wildlife.
Birds
Notable Species
The most abundant single species is the Jackdaw, without doubt. The nature of the ancient broadleaved trees and their propensity of dropping branches and leaving holes in their trunks provides excellent nesting opportunities for the plentiful, noisy Jackdaws.
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The Jackdaws are not the only hole-dwelling species to be found at Piper's Wood with all three indigenous species of Woodpecker, Little Owl and Stock Dove being present. Similarly there are seveal species of Tit to be found including Blue, Great, Coal and Long-tailed Tits that share the environment with Tree Creepers and Nuthatch. Blue Tit_blog.JPG
Other Wildlife
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Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
The woodland area is also known as Hanbury Woods, which, according to local folklore are haunted by a Phantom who frequents the area of the pond near Knotts Farm.
Access and Facilities
Piper's Hill Woods and Dodderhill Common can be found straddling the B4091 between the North Worcestershire market town of Bromsgove and the village of Hanbury. The nearest towns of significant size are Bromsgrove (4 miles North) and Redditch (7 miles East). The Car Park of this reserve is at (British National Grid): SO956652. Piper' Hill lies approximately 3 miles East of junction 5 of the M5.
The reserve is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and all year 'round. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leads at all times.
Contact Details
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