Wildlife Study Group

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Welcome to the page for the Wildlife Study Group which is part of the Friends of Sutton Park Association. Our aims and objectives are to enhance, protect and record the wildlife and environment in Sutton Park NNR. Our small and friendly group is diverse, with knowledge and experience that spans a variety of fields including biology, botany, entomology and ornithology. All our volunteers are united in wildlife conservation and conserving the park around us. We meet regulary across the park and take part in a variety of different activities looking into the rich biodiversity, some of which is found nowhere else in the Midlands! The group is led by Dr Richard Orton who dedicates his time to managing the Wildlife Study Group in all aspects of wildlife conservation and can be contacted here.

The Wildlife Study Group takes part in the following activities:

• Riverfly Surveys (NEW),
• Butterfly Transects (NEW),
• Moth Nights,
• WEBS Surveys (Bird Counts),
• Toad and Frog walks,
• And more!

We invite anyone who has a passion for wildlife conservation to get in touch. For more details on upcoming events please get in touch here. Together lets make a difference!

Riverfly Surveys

The Wildlife Study Group (WSG) have partnered up with Brum River Champions to undertake some Stream Dipping. We have also been undertaking samples of Water Chemistry.

Butterfly Transects

The WSG meet up regularly in the summer to undertake Butterfly Transects on a set route close to Streetly Gate. 

Moth Nights

We also hold regular moth night from Spring till Autumn and are often joined by various mothing groups.

WEBS Survey (Pool duck counting)

The park is fortunate to have a wealth of wildlife in its 7 pools and allows us to observe and record the wildlife inside them.