PIN Devonshire Road Nature Reserve

A Wildlife Paradise in South London

If you enjoy nature and wildlife you should definitely plan a trip to the Devonshire Road Nature Reserve. Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of South London, the Devonshire Road Nature Reserve strives to protect a variety of habitats and species for the public to enjoy.

This tranquil site also hosts the Festival in the Forest which is a day packed full of music, food and drink amongst the wildlife.

Nature

The Devonshire Road Nature Reserve has a garden area for organic and wildlife gardening as well as a woodland area where you will find a variety of trees and shrubs including ash, sycamore, hazel, blackthorn and silver birch.

On the ground of the reserve you will find a mix of bramble, cow parsley, Spanish bluebell and garlic mustard, all contributing to the aroma that is an ultimate treat for the senses.

Wildlife

Whilst walking through the reserve you are likely to see a selection of butterflies and moths flying around and if you search around hidden under the logs you may find wood mice, slow-worms and the common lizard.

Throughout the woodland you will discover birds nesting including the great and lesser spotted woodpeckers, bullfinch, chiffchaff, willow warbler and garden warbler and you may even be lucky enough to see the tawny owl.

The reserve also has a pond area which is a protected home for frogs and smooth newts.