We’re mindful that Rimrose Valley exists for the benefit the local biodiversity as well as the people who use our beautiful Park.  We thought it would be useful to publish a quick update of some of our current activities to keep a watchful eye over the natural residents of Rimrose Valley:

• Bat surveys will be carried out by one of our biodiversity experts over the next two weeks to give us a quick snapshot of how bats are using Rimrose Valley.

• We’ll be meeting with Sefton Council’s Coast & Countryside team to discuss the areas that we should prioritise in terms of coppicing. We will also map out any areas of Japanese Knotweed, an invasive perennial plant species, with a view to controlling its spread in Rimrose Valley. This will be a rolling program of activity.

• Migrant birds are still moving through the valley in good numbers, with Goldcrest and Blackcap identified in good volumes over the past couple of weeks, a Spotted Flycatcher has also been identified and tracked. We’re also regularly seeing Buzzards circling on the thermals, a Kingfisher, frequent Sparrowhawks and a Raven high overhead.