A giant sculpture of a great crested newt has been created from leftover soil in a Flintshire park.

The countryside ranger team at Wepre Park, Connah’s Quay, created the feature from soil dug up during drainage works.

The park is a Site of Special Scientific Interest for the endangered species.

The sculpture, completed by local contractor Arwyn Parry, will be seeded with wildflowers.

Ranger Tim Johnson said: “The project took a bit of planning to make sure that it was feasible but as it developed the skill and dexterity of Arwyn really made things simple.

“The result is just what I was hoping for.”

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-23482921