Walking in Bagley Wood in November - Slide Show

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Bagley Wood, near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK is a lightly managed ancient mixed broadleaf and conifer wood belonging to St Johns College, Oxford, who acquired it in 1557. Prior to that it had been owned by Abingdon Abbey between 955 and 1538. It is now used for field research by members of the University Zoology Department and is probably one of the most closely studied areas of woodland in Europe.

These photographs were taken on a sunny sunday afternoon in November on one of the warmest November days on record. Of particular note are the profusion of holly berries and the variety of fungi to be seen.

Walkers are welcome to use the wood but are politely requested to stay on the footpaths, to keep dogs on a lead and not to disturb the wildlife, so the woodland remains almost completely undisturbed.

A feature in Late Spring are the carpets of bluebells as well as the many nesting birds, especially finches, warblers, blackcaps, chiff chaffs and tits. In recent years, red kites and buzzards have both increased in numbers, and muntjac deer have become common.

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