Nature Reserve is home to more than 60 bird species

Feb 3 2010 by Jade Wright, Birkenhead News

MAKE the most of your local nature reserves with a series of events at Dibbinsdale Nature Reserve.

February 28 sees the next in an excellent series of walks and talks focusing on Dibbinsdale Local Nature Reserve, Spital Road, Bromborough.

This months theme is the history of the reserve.

Dibbinsdale has a rich diversity of habitats on its 475 hectare site.

Ancient woodland – once part of the Royal forest of Wirral dating back to the end of the last ice age – sits alongside reed beds in the flooded valley bottom.

The marshland favoured by willows and dogwoods, and meadow grasslands.

It was granted the status of a SSSI in 1978, and grants and sponsorship have improved the reserve for wildlife for example riverside work to support the water vole population and work to provide roosting place at Otter bridge for the bats which live in the area.

The reed beds where introduced within the last 40 years, and consists of mainly Norfolk reed.

It provides an excellent habitat for birds such as reed bunting, reed and sedge warblers, moorhens, mallard, teal, and herons. It is home to more than 60 species of birds.

Strong footwear and suitable clothing is advised. Suitable for children aged eight and over. The day runs from 10am-12.30pm.

Booking essential on 0151-334-9851 or email easthamrangers@wirral.gov.uk