to 14. Wildlife With a wide range of different habitats, the country park is a haven for wildlife and an important site for nature conservation. It is a Local Nature Reserve. Many wetlands and ponds in Britain have become polluted or have disappeared, leaving the plants and animals that like wet conditions with fewer places to live. The Dragonfly Pond was built to encourage dragonflies and damselflies, and many other plants and animals such as frogs, toads and newts can be found there too. In the summer months the blue and green Emperor Dragonfly, the largest dragonfly in Britain, can be found there. South Norwood Country Park has an excellent bird record with over 100 different species being sighted each year. The large wetlands in particular attract a wide variety of birds. See also List of Parks and Open Spaces in Croydon References External links www.croydon.gov.uk - facilities and contact details www.croydon.gov.uk/..../smcphistory - history of the site Parks and open spaces in the London Borough of Croydon Country parks in London Local nature reserves in Greater London Nature reserves in the London Borough of Croydon