Series of wildlife surveys to start in Smith's Wood

SURVEY: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust want residents to help
catalogue local wildlife

THE first of three events – highlighting the wealth of wildlife in North Solihull – takes place in Smith’s Wood tomorrow (Tuesday).
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust are organising a bioblitz – a race against the clock to discover as many species of plants and animals in the local habitat as possible.
The survey is part of an ongoing programme, run by the wildlife trust and funded by Solihull Council, which aims to get residents out and about in the area's open spaces.
The nine-month project, which continues until the end of August, has helped highlight the variety of species which live in local parks and green spaces.
Meet outside the post office in Arran Way between 10am-1pm. Similar events will be held in Babbs Mill Park (May 21) and Meriden Park (May 29).
To find out more about the Your Wildlife initiative, call Simon Phelps on 07956993413 or email simon.phelps@wkwt.org.uk

All creatures great and small:
* Babbs Mill has a thriving ecosystem - wildlife blogger, Vinnyman, recorded 29 species of bird during one visit.
* There are also a number of bat colonies. Silver birches, maple and rowan were planted at the Lowbrook development to create an ideal habitat for the flying mammals to feed.
* Rare hairstreak butterflies have previously been recorded on local parkland.