Sefton Coast

Sefton Coast
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Sefton Coast is a 4605.3 hectare (11379.9 acre)

natterjack toads and waders.^[1]

Sefton Coast includes Crosby beach which is also the site of an art installation by

National Trust reserve for the red squirrel, listed on the endangered species list. Formby is one of several sites in Britain where the red squirrel can still be found although it is now being threatened by the grey squirrel.^[4]

The coast is also famous for the presence of Natterjack toads in Hightown, Formby, Ainsdale and Birkdale. These are some of the few sites in England where they will breed. Later in the evening the male's distinctive song can be heard and is known locally as the 'Bootle Organ' or Birkdale Nightingale. In spring the males gather at the edge of shallow pools in the dune slacks and sing to attract a mate. The Sefton Coast and Countryside Service are working hard to keep these pools from growing over so that they are ready each spring for this annual event.^[5]

References

^ "The Sefton Coastal Path". VISIT LIVERPOOL. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
^ National Trust Archived 2009-03-01 at the Wayback Machine
^ NM BAP Action Plan
^ Country File, BBC TV, 28.89.2008
^ Coastlines

[1] "The Sefton Coastal Path". VISIT LIVERPOOL. Retrieved 12 May 2015.

[2] National Trust Archived 2009-03-01 at the Wayback Machine

[3] NM BAP Action Plan

[4] Country File, BBC TV, 28.89.2008

[5] Coastlines

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