Photos and video released by HS2 this spring, show new wildlife habitats around South Cubbington Wood.

The high speed rail developer, which has planted 60,000 trees in the area, say the new bluebells, red campions, primroses, violets, grasslands and ponds are "creating a vivid new landscape for people and wildlife to enjoy".

Seven new ponds have been dug and there are also refuges and basking banks for reptiles, bat boxes and fruit trees for roosting.

Bluebells have been planted across the earth that has had to be moved during the railway's build.

Around 17 hectares of habitat have been created around South Cubbington, including over six hectares of broadleaved wood linking the habitats of South Cubbington Wood and the River Leam Corridor.

Public rights of way have also been included in the area.

James Hicks, HS2's biodiversity policy specialist said: "We're really pleased to see such an array of wildlife in our mitigation sites around South Cubbington Wood.

"The density and range of the wildflowers in the area is especially exciting, showing how translocated soils are showing regrowth including ground fauna from the ancient woodland.

"Through our extensive environment programme, we aim to leave behind habitats that can sustain healthy populations of UK flora and fauna, creating a network of bigger, better-connected, climate resilient habitats and new green spaces for people to enjoy.

A new pond near South Cubbington Wood (Image vis HS2)

"Over 100 new wildlife habitats across Phase One are already ensuring HS2 protects the country's precious biodiversity and leaves a lasting legacy for local communities."

HS2's construction partner, Balfour Beatty VINCI Joint Venture, said it is planting around 12 hectares of woodland near South Cubbington Wood and around a further 18 hectares - about the area of 15 football pitches - of trees across the wider Cubbington area.

Kenilworth Town Council's planning committee said last week that more environmental impact information was needed on HS2's compound plans on Stoneleigh Road.

HS2 said said it is planting around 12 hectares of woodland near South Cubbington Wood (Image via HS2)

Established tree saplings at Cubbington Woods (Image via HS2)