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Biodiversity Opportunities | Bird nesting and Bat Roosting Boxes

 

THE CHALLENGES

Protected UK species such as nesting birds and bats have experienced significant population declines, birds by 11% since 1970 and bats over the past century, mainly due to habitat loss, changes in agricultural practices, and reduced food sources.

THE BENEFIT

Monitoring of installed bird and bat boxes by licensed London Bat Group members has fostered collaboration between National Grid, JSM, and Croydon Council, benefiting protected wildlife in South Croydon.

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New trees

1SP

Sparrow terrace

2F

Schwegler bat box

specialisms used

  • Schwegler design
  • Vegetation management
  • 1SP sparrow terrace
  • 2F Schwegler bat box
  • Bird nesting
  • Bat roosting
“This kind donation will enable us to replace some of the old wooden boxes with the new Schwelgler boxes. The sparrow terrace will make a great addition in Wandle Park, which has a thriving sparrow population.“
Meike Weiser
Croydon’s Community Conservation Partnership Officer