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Wildlife at Haygate Dalby Forest
North Yorkshire
England
Thornton le Dale is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SE 847854
 Haygate is a small park and picnic area on the brow of Pexton Hill overlooking Dalby Beck. The fine views make this a good bird watching area whilst summer sun and diverse plantlife make it an excellent place to see butterflies.
Mammals: This area is frequented by roe deer, badger and foxes. Grey squirrels are common. We have information about Roe deer and Badger
Birds: The larches in this area are frequented by numbers of crossbills especially during the winter. Look out for flocks of these colourful little birds feeding on the seed in the cones.
Insects and reptiles: This is a great butterfly and reptile area. Adders and common lizards use the warm glades and roadsides, particularly in spring and summer. Butterflies include less common species for the area such as small pearl-bordered fritillary and the marbled white. We have information about Adder Habitats: Mature mixed conifer and broadleaved woodland on acid soil and coppice hazel and thorn bank on limestone.
How to get there:
When entering the forest via Thornton le Dale Haygate is approximately half a mile past the Forest Drive Toll Point. (Vehicle tolls apply please see main entry for Dalby Forest for details)
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Facilities:
   
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About 1 mile from this site along the forest drive. A Forest Shop and toilets are at the same location. |
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About 1 mile from this site along the forest near the visitor centre. |
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Activities
  
Other places to go in Dalby Forest
Bickley Gate
Crosscliff
Low & High Staindale
Adderstone Field
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre and Shop
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Education & Meeting Room
Contact:
Brian Walker
Environment Officer
01751 472771
e-mail: nym@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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What's of interest
This is a good area for wildlife watching. A variety of habitats and panoramic views means vistors are often rewarded with an interesting selection of wildlife.
We have just revised our local policy for managing deadwood in local forests if you are interested click on the link to 'Deadwood'. This is a .317kb .pdf file.
Did you know Some species of butterflies migrate here from Africa but others stay in the same place for decades perhaps centuries.
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