Down on the farm

19 July to 8 August at Sheldon Country Park
9 August to 31 August at Northycote Farm and Country Park

Farms aren't just great homes for cows, sheep, chickens and pigs – they can also be fantastic habitats for wildlife.

Join us down on the farm and find an inner city oasis teaming with wildlife - from house sparrows hopping about among the cows, and blue tits flitting through the trees, to kestrels hovering above the fields.

Old Rectory Farm is a 17th-century dairy farm set in Sheldon Country Park – 300 acres of grassland, wetland and woodland. As well farm animals, including pigs, goats, ponies, ducks and geese, you will see plenty of house sparrows and might even spot skylarks, song thrushes and buzzards.

Northycote Farm is a historic farmhouse set within acres of woodland, parkland and pasture. As well as being home to many rare breed farm animals, it is also home to a wealth of wildlife, including barn owls, little owls and kestrels.

Opening times

Friendly staff and volunteers will be on site daily, 10 am-4 pm.

Facilities

Both sites are easily accessible for wheelchairs and buggies. There will be several pairs of binoculars and two telescopes available for you to use. There are toilets and cafes at both sites.

How to get there

Sheldon Country Park
The park is signposted from Ragley Drive.
Buses 58, 60, 71, 72, 169, 689 and 900 all stop at the park.

Northycote Farm
The farm is signposted from Underhill Lane.
Bus 613, 533, 532 from Wolverhampton City Centre all stop at the farm.

Enquiries

Telephone: Birds Near You team on 0121 616 6850
E-mail: birdsnearyou@rspb.org.uk

Why not make a day of it?

Nearby attractions that you may also like to visit:

• Moseley Old Hall
• Wolverhampton City

This is a partnership project with Wolverhampton City Council, Birmingham City Council and supported by Severn Trent Water.