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Birdlife
As a locally important green space the park provides nesting and
feeding sites for a number of common bird species. Most birds
are woodland birds that have adapted well to the tree cover of
the park.
Species- Blackbird, Blackcap, Blue Tit, Chaffinch, Chiffchaff,
Collared Dove, Dunnock, Feral Pigeon, Great Tit, Great Spotted
Woodpecker, Greenfinch, House Martin, House Sparrow, Jackdaw,
Jay, Kestrel, Linnet, Magpie, Mistle Thrush, Moorhen, Nuthatch,
Pied Wagtail, Robin, Song Thrush, Starling, Swallow, Swift,
Tawny Owl, Willow Warbler, Wood Pigeon and Wren.
The parks 14 hectares has one
of the best collections of mature trees seen with landscaped
areas of wildflower planting. The mature tree cover
throughout the park is an important element, contributing to the
overall appeal of the park. There are several excellent
specimens of considerable age with large crown spreads and a
generally good range of ages. The predominant tree species
throughout the park are Poplar, Oak, Lawsons Cyprus, Sycamore
and Hawthorn.
It is hoped that with the
introduction of scrapes to the park, (wet areas planted with
reed) as well as helping with drainage near to the brook, an
increase in diversity will be seen : Dragon and Damselflies,
Frogs & Toads, Birds and of course Wildflowers with a
preference for damp conditions.
National Wildflower Centre.
The Park is the Home of Landlife and the National Wildflower
Centre. The NWC features a 160 metre long visitor centre,
incorporating a café and shop, outdoor exhibitions, conference
centre and superb rooftop promenade.
Established in 1975, Landlife is a registered environmental
charity taking action for a better environment by creating new
opportunities for wildlife and encouraging people to enjoy them.
Landlife is spearheading new directions for creative
conservation and brings 25 years experience of using wildflowers
in environmental projects.
The
National Wildflower Centre developed by Landlife
with Millennium Commission funding opened
in April 2001. NWC encourages the creation of new wildflower
landscapes which benefit wildlife and people as part of a
sustainable environment.
The
centre aims to
raise awareness of the importance of wildflowers and their
habitat, and re/introduce you to their beauty and benefits,
and show you
simple flower planting combinations
that
you can
try
in your garden. This
part of the centre encourages
you and acts
as your inspiration to have a go in your own garden. There is
also a wildlife pond, filled with rainwater from the roof,
that contains wildlife such as dragonflies and newts,
another great idea for your garden.
Composting
should be in your agenda and the Centre provides
a range of advice and information about composting and a
working wormery.
*
Open
March
1st & September 1st every year.
Seven
days a week between 10am and 5pm (last entry 4pm).
The
Centre shop
stocks an extensive range of horticultural gifts and items, including
a
range of books & publications
with advice on growing wildflowers and we also sell plants and
seeds cultivated locally by Landlife.
Location - Main entrance at SJ418903 - 3/4 of a km from
junction 4 /M62 MAP
National Wildflower Centre, Court Hey Park, Roby
Road, Liverpool, L16 3NA Tel 0151 738
1913 email info@nwc.org.uk
The
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Registered charity
no. 207076
Unless otherwise stated, copyright Laura Bimson/RSPB.
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