Maze Park Nature Reserve
Facts and practical information
Maze Park is a 42-acre urban nature reserve in Middlesbrough, England on the south bank of the Tees on part of the former Tees Marshalling Yard. It was created by the Teesside Development Corporation and is owned and run by the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust. The reserve is a narrow triangle of land bounded by the River Tees, the old River Tees, and the Thornaby rail marshalling yards. ()
Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Eurasian sparrowhawk
The Eurasian sparrowhawk is a captivating small bird of prey belonging to the Accipitridae family. Adult males are particularly striking with their bluish-grey upperparts and orange-barred underparts, while females and juveniles exhibit brown plumage with brown barring.
Birds
Common chaffinch
The common chaffinch, often referred to simply as the chaffinch, is a small bird within the finch family that presents a captivating appearance. Male chaffinches are particularly striking, featuring a blue-grey cap and rust-red underparts, while females exhibit a more...
Birds
Eurasian blackcap
The Eurasian blackcap, often simply called the blackcap, is a charming and widespread warbler found across Europe, western Asia, and northwestern Africa. With its olive-grey upperparts and pale grey underparts, the blackcap is easily recognizable by the distinct cap on...
Birds
Common kingfisher
The common kingfisher, also known as the Eurasian kingfisher or river kingfisher, is a small, vibrant bird found across Eurasia and North Africa. With its striking blue upperparts, bright orange underparts, and long bill, it is easily recognizable.
Birds
Lycaena phlaeas
The "Lycaena phlaeas" commonly known as the small copper, American copper, or common copper, is an enchanting butterfly belonging to the Lycaenidae family. The name "phlaeas" may originate from the Greek word "phlego" meaning "to burn up" or the Latin word "floreo"...
Insects
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