Wildlife overview

The Erewash valley in Derbyshire is an area rich in wildlife, that is enjoyed by thousands of naturalists, walkers, cyclists, horse riders and other leisure users.  Many common species are priority BAP species, as listed in the Lowland Derbyshire Biodiversity Action Plan.

Brown hare, great crested newt, badger, grass snake, bullfinch, skylark, grey partridge, lapwing, tree sparrow, yellow hammer and bats are just a few of the species that have been found along the route of the proposed road and on the Stanton Iron Works site.

Derbyshire biodiversity

The Derbyshire Biodiversity website is a one stop shop for biodiversity information about Derbyshire and the Peak District.  The summer issue of the Derbyshire Biodiversity news can be downloaded here.

Reporting wildlife

Please send us any wildlife sightings so they can be added to the county records.  Send us the following information: Species, Grid reference (use this map as a guide), Date, Observer, Sex (if known), Activity (e.g. feeding), Number.

You can also download this form, that includes a list of species to look out for.

Latest photographs

August 2009: Taken on the Stanton Iron Works site.  Click on an image to see a full size version.

July 2009: Taken on the Stanton Iron Works site.  Click on an image to see a full size version.

June 2009: Taken on the Stanton Iron Works site.  Click on an image to see a full size version.