Wildlife project near Boston will benefit bats, birds, bees and hedgehogs.

Bat boxes, hedgehog houses and duck platforms are all part of a new scheme to help protect and boost native species.

The project will be run by Lincolnshire Wildlife Park after receiving funding from the County Council.

Normally the Park looks after more exotic species such as tigers, lemurs and parrots.

But now they want to ensure that the natural species that live in the park and nearby can be protected.

It means bird boxes will be put up in the area with a few too for bats.

The birds will be able to snuggle together if bad weather hits.

The bat boxes will mean females get a safe, warm place to raise their young.

Typically they only have one pup a year so bat populations only grow very slowly.

Hedgehogs will also be made a priority will specially designed houses.

They'll keep the spiky creatures safe from predators, garden tools, the cold weather and cars.

They will also make it easier for hedgehogs to hibernate.

In addition the scheme will see a special new floating duck platform where the likes of ducks and geese can congregate.

And wildflower seeds will be planted to attract more bees to the area.

Wendy Moore, the park’s funding, and engagement officer said: “The team at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park work very hard to develop and preserve the existing wildlife and these new additions will be welcomed, I’m sure.

We are really looking forward to our new bees arriving and next year and they should have some lovely wildflowers to support and encourage them.’

Let's hope the project is successful and help boost numbers of local wildlife.

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