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Pride Park Wildlife Area

Reed Bunting. Photograph courtesy of Mike Muddiman

Within the new Pride Park development area, in the heart of Derby, we are forming a  unique 10 hectare green area for nature. Globe icon Special habitats for birds, some of them nationally rare, are being created.

Sand Martin. Photograph courtesy of Mike Muddiman   Lapwing. Photograph courtesy of Mike Muddiman

Everyone using Pride Park, such as workers, wheelchair users, Globe icon  commuters on the Park and Ride and local school children will be able to view this wealth of wildlife from the screened areas, whilst not disturbing it. These areas, located at various points around the edge of the site, will incorporate pieces of public art.

Example of the type of public artwork which would screen the viewing areas. Photograph courtesy of University of Derby  

A wetland area is also being created for other wildlife, including dragonflies.

Broad-Bodied Chaser Dragonfly. Photograph courtesy of Debbie Court

An environmental centre to serve the whole of the city could also be built next to the wetland area.

Habitat creation within the wildlife area is currently being undertaken. New habitats will be created as and when resources become available. The Council is seeking sponsorship to create these additional habitats and the screened viewing areas. Please email gethyn.davies@derby.gov.uk Pride Park Project Manager, if you are able to help with sponsorship.

Pride Park Wildlife Area map

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