How to share a location in Oakley Wood
To show a location most people would probably turn to Google Maps to “drop a pin”. However, Google Maps is about the human world and has little or no detail for places of nature like […]
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AI bird recognition in Oakley Wood
Recording bird sounds in the wood promises to widen our knowledge of its bird life.
Merlin – the “wizard” bird app
I’ve been making more use of a bird recognition app and been rather impressed by it. It’s called Merlin and produced by Cornell Labs in the USA. It has three of ways of helping to […]
The Earthworks
Ancient earthworks abound in Oakley Wood, from the central camp or fort, to the wood banks that surround the wood. Read about their history here.
Walking routes
Wildlife videos
Trees & plants
Bluebells Raspberry Bluebell amongst celandines Stitchwort White bluebell Wood sorrel Anemone, celandine and dog violet Young bracken Bugle Wood anemone Burdock (with brimestone butterfly) Cherry blossom Honeysuckle Herb robert Meadow buttercup Hedge woundwort Foxglove Red […]
Map of Oakley Wood
Download our map of Oakley Wood and head off to explore the wood
An early history of Oakley Wood
Records of Oakley Wood go back to the 12th century. Dr. Sarah Wager has researched the wood’s early history
