KNOWSLEY Safari Park is on the hunt for a young bird aficionado.

The popular visitor attraction is looking for a schoolchild aged between eight and 15 to be the latest member of its team.

The volunteer position is expected to receive a huge number of applications.

To get youngsters ready for the role, Knowsley Safari has produced a fun list of bird facts that are available to download from its website – including the dos and don’ts of bird feeding and how to make a garden more appealing to our feathered friends. There are also hints and tips on how best to protect native birds.

The successful youngster will have the opportunity to provide updates for the Knowsley Safari blog about native birds over summer.

Rachel Scott, head of marketing at Knowsley Safari, said: “With so many British bird species to spot at Knowsley Safari, we thought the time was right to appoint our very own bird aficionado of the future.

“The successful applicant must be a team player - we don’t want them to ruffle any feathers – and their knowledge must be faultless, so don’t try to wing it.”

To find out more about the role, visit www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/birdspotter.

The closing date for entries is 12pm on Friday, August 14.