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Explore the Nature at Cotters Park

Cotters Park is all about the nature, we took great care whilst developing the site to maintain the previously established nature and since completion we have added to it and nurtered it to let it grow and expand as nature does best.
We have an array of wildlife on site, we have installed over 30 bird boxes, owl nest boxes, bat boxes, water fowl nest boxes, we feed the wild hedge birds all year round.
The whole site is sowed with wild flower seed which as well as looking amazing also helps our bee and butterfly population which in turn helps our bird and bats on site.
We have wild Mallards and Teal on the pond, an array of Coots, Moor-hens and the very elusive Little Grebes. We have also introduced some beautiful birds such as our Black Swans, Mandarins, Carolinas, Brazilain Teals, Ruby Shell Ducks, Nene Geese, Red Breasted Geese. Our 2 infamous Pea Cocks will put a show on for anyone willing to watch and we have 2 fascinating little rabbits that are never far away.
Under the water we have a a pond full of fish, frogs and we have a report that we are lucky enough to have Newts in our company.W
e want the wildlife to be here as Cotters Park is their home and we are lucky to have them share it with us, we also want to give our guests an opportunity to spend time with wildlife that most never get the chance to see.
In the spring and summer we also have plenty of farm animals to spend time with.

Cotter’s Park thrives as a haven for both wildlife and plant diversity.

Since its inception, our primary goal has been to cultivate a space where nature can be shared and celebrated by our visitors. We carefully designed the project to complement the existing wildlife habitat, while also enhancing it. Through our efforts, we’ve introduced hundreds of new species of plants and trees, enriching the landscape for years to come.

We have kept maintained  lawns to a minimum using  leaving as much much ground as possible for wild flower lawns this has established really well and what a hit it is with the bees and butterflies.

,Additionally, we’ve welcomed various breeds of waterfowl, including swans, ducks, geese, hens and peacocks, fostering a harmonious coexistence with the park’s native waterfowl such as Canadian grey geese, coots, moorhens, and water rails. little grebes etc….

On this page, you’ll discover an array of species and breeds that have found a home within our park, both through natural migration and intentional planting efforts.

We have installed approx 30 bird nesting boxes, bat boxes and we feed the birds all year round, we already had a great bird population on site but it is increased dramatically this summer.

Our pond is full of fish, some we introduced, some got there on their own, we have a beautiful array of Dragonflies around the pond that are just a joy to spot. We have a good frog population as well, come and stay and take some time to see what you can spot on site.

If you happen to be a bird watcher you are in for a treat.

Special Thanks to Kilknock Nurseries for their ongoing advice and supply of our new plant life.

https://kilknockplantsdirect.com/