The landscape of Birmingham and the surrounding area has a rich social, economic and natural heritage shaped by a complex history of rural, industrial, and more recent suburban and commercial land use.
Canals, rivers and waterways - a haven for nature and wildlife
2019 marks 250 years since the completion of the canal into Birmingham
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Photo courtesy Kev Maslin
Moseley Park and Pool, Birmingham
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Photo courtesy Barry Whitehead
Vale Village Park at the University of Birmingham
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Photo courtesy Peter Leadbetter
River Rea, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham
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Photo courtesy Elliott Brown
Birmingham Canal
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Photo courtesy Chris Fletcher
Parks - a haven for nature and wildlife
Swanshurst Park, Birmingham
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Photo courtesy Peter Leadbetter
Kings Heath Park, surrounded by bright maples
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Photo courtesy Christine Wright
Holders Lane Woods, Birmingham
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Photo courtesy Elliott Brown
Heron at Highbury Park, Birmingham
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Photo courtesy Elliott Brown
Rea Valley route through Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham
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Photo courtesy Elliott Brown
Go HERE for our Gems Map of great Birmingham Parks and Open Spaces to enjoy
Urban homes for nature and wildlife
Sleeping fox in our back garden
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Photo courtesy Deb Power
A deer in the garden
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Photo courtesy Steve Attridge
Blue Tits nesting in a garden box.
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Photo courtesy Nicola Poppit
Nesting in public art in the Jewellery Quarter
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River Rea - home to many Kingfisher families
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Photo courtesy Zomerset
The dedication and passion of hard-working volunteers is essential to the protection of wildlife across the city and within neighbourhoods
Volunteers litter picking in Kings Heath Park
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Photo courtesy Sara Aboutorabi
Volunteers of all ages
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Photo courtesy The Friends of Kings Heath Park
Dean the Ranger with volunteers to clear the woodland
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Photo courtesy The Friends of Kings Heath Park
Volunteer clearing the woodland at Kings Heath Park
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Photo courtesy The Friends of Kings Heath Park
So many great places to visit in and around Birmingham
How about Beckett's Farm?
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Photo courtesy Peter Leadbetter.
How about Birmingham's Botanical Gardens?
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Photo courtesy Christine Wright
How about Moseley Bog?
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Photo courtesy Peter Leadbetter
More great places to see wonderfiul nature to be showcased soon! Watch this space!
For more details on showcasing and contributing contact:
Jonathan
Jonathan.Bostock@yourplaceyourspace.com
0121 410 5520