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Tinkers Copse is a 1.9-hectare (4.7-acre) Local Nature Reserve on the northwestern outskirts of Bracknell in Berkshire. It is owned and managed by Bracknell Forest Borough Council.[1][2] Along with Jock's Copse and Temple Copse it forms part of what is known locally as The Three Copses.[3]
Geography and site
This site is ancient coppiced woodland, mainly oak and hazel.[1] There is a badger run from this copse to Temple Copse.[4]
History
In 2002, the site was declared as a local nature reserve by Bracknell Forest Borough Council.[1]
Fauna
The site has the following fauna:[1][3][4]
Mammals
Amphibians and reptiles
Birds
- Great spotted woodpecker
- Lesser spotted woodpecker
- European green woodpecker
- Jay
- Eurasian bullfinch
- European robin
- Eurasian blue tit
Invertebrates
Flora
The site has the following flora:[1][3][5][4]
Trees
Plants
References
- ^ a b c d e "Tinkers Copse". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "Map of Tinkers Copse". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ a b c "The Three Copses: Parks to visit". Bracknell Forest Council. Archived from the original on 27 April 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ^ a b c "BRACKNELL FOREST THE THREE COPSES" (PDF). Bracknell Forest Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 February 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ^ "Bluebell walks around Berkshire". Families. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
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