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Kirkby Moor - 75 Ha
Parish: Kirkby-on-Bain & Tattershall Thorpe
The reserve is the largest remnant of the once extensive heathlands of
the Woodhall district. The sands and gravels here were deposited in delta
conditions on the edge of the great Fenland Lake during the last Ice Age.
As a result of leaching mineral nutrients podsol soils have developed.
Wildlife
Heather, bracken and wavy hair grass dominate the reserve along with moss
and lichen communities. The southern part is low lying and contains a lake
originally made as a reservoir. There is an oak, birch and pine woodland.
This diversity of habitat produces a wide range of plants and animals: 250
plant species, 275 moths, 20 butterflies, 11 dragonflies and over 100 species
of bird.
Management
The main aims are to maintain the heath and encourage more heather and
wet heath conditions. Bracken and selective scrub control alongside mowing
and grazing to sustain the floristic diversity on site.
Directions
In the Parish of Kirkby-on-Bain, the reserve lies on both sides of Moor
Lane, which runs from Kirkby-on-Bain to Woodhall Spa. Entrance is opposite
Wellsyke Lane, 0.9 miles from the village.
Further information: www.lincstrust.org.uk
Key Species on site:
Adder
Woodlark
Slow worm
Bog bush cricket
Grass snake
Common lizard
Nightjar
Hobby
White admiral
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