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Peckham Rye Park

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 There is an abundance of wildlife to be found within the Park, especially in the woodland areas. The most plentiful being foxes and squirrels.

There is an abundance of wildlife to be found within the Park, especially in the woodland areas. The most plentiful being foxes and squirrels.

 The nationally scarce musk stork's bill  Erodium moschatum  occurs in the short turf in the northern end of Peckham Rye Common.

The nationally scarce musk stork's bill Erodium moschatum occurs in the short turf in the northern end of Peckham Rye Common.

 Only a single species of amphibian has been recorded in the Park, this being the smooth newt  Triturus vulgaris . No reptiles have been recorded in the Park. However, the slow worm  Anguis fragilis , common lizard  Lacerta vivpara  and the intr

Only a single species of amphibian has been recorded in the Park, this being the smooth newt Triturus vulgaris. No reptiles have been recorded in the Park. However, the slow worm Anguis fragilis, common lizard Lacerta vivpara and the introduced red-eared terrapin have been recorded.

 Bats  Unidentified pipistrelles  Pipistrellus sp(p).

Bats

Unidentified pipistrelles Pipistrellus sp(p).

 Birds  There are many birds to be found in the woodland area including species of tit, nuthatch, blackbird, greater spotted woodpecker and song thrush. Substantial flocks of herring gull visit the Park and the Common during the winter months.

Birds

There are many birds to be found in the woodland area including species of tit, nuthatch, blackbird, greater spotted woodpecker and song thrush. Substantial flocks of herring gull visit the Park and the Common during the winter months.

 Invertebrates  The stag beetle  Lucanus cervus  has been recorded. The stag beetle is Britain's largest terrestrial beetle- between 5cm and 8cm in length. A nationally scarce and globally threatened species, it is protected under the Wildlife a

Invertebrates

The stag beetle Lucanus cervus has been recorded. The stag beetle is Britain's largest terrestrial beetle- between 5cm and 8cm in length. A nationally scarce and globally threatened species, it is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.

Bees

Bees

Beehives are situated in the meadow area beyond the pond in the Community Wildlife Garden

 This squirrel is called Sammy. He's a bad squirrel, very bad.

This squirrel is called Sammy. He's a bad squirrel, very bad.

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 There is an abundance of wildlife to be found within the Park, especially in the woodland areas. The most plentiful being foxes and squirrels.
 The nationally scarce musk stork's bill  Erodium moschatum  occurs in the short turf in the northern end of Peckham Rye Common.
 Only a single species of amphibian has been recorded in the Park, this being the smooth newt  Triturus vulgaris . No reptiles have been recorded in the Park. However, the slow worm  Anguis fragilis , common lizard  Lacerta vivpara  and the intr
 Bats  Unidentified pipistrelles  Pipistrellus sp(p).
 Birds  There are many birds to be found in the woodland area including species of tit, nuthatch, blackbird, greater spotted woodpecker and song thrush. Substantial flocks of herring gull visit the Park and the Common during the winter months.
 Invertebrates  The stag beetle  Lucanus cervus  has been recorded. The stag beetle is Britain's largest terrestrial beetle- between 5cm and 8cm in length. A nationally scarce and globally threatened species, it is protected under the Wildlife a
Bees
 This squirrel is called Sammy. He's a bad squirrel, very bad.
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Park Closing Times (open from 07:30)

January 17.00                July/Aug 21.30
February 18.00              September 20.00
March GMT* 18.30        October BST* 19.00
March BST* 20.00        October GMT* 17.00
April 20.30                    November 17.00
May 21.00                     December 16.30
June 21.30

Community Wildlife Garden:
Winter 10.00-15.30, Summer 10.00-17.00

Peckham Rye Park & Common
Strakers Road,
London
SE15 3UA

Friends of Peckham Rye Park: peckhamryepark@gmail.com

Park Office:
Tel 020 8299 0861 or 07974 325 906
email: parks@southwark.gov.uk