04th July 2009 01:33 am
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HOMEPAGE If you haven't already visited this website check here to find out all about the Woolston Eyes Bird Reserve and the W.E.C.G. including information concerning group visits.
Full of interesting and informative material including who we are, where we are and what we do.
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LATEST NEWS
New book published featuring the Eyes
A new book has just been jointly published by the RSPB and Dorling Kindersley. It is entitled "Where to go Wild in Britain". It is a month-by-month guide to the UK's best wildlife ... READ MORE
Recent sightings
24th April On the 14th April Alan Patetrson saw a female Pochard on No 3 bed, at the NW corner from the new hide. The Pochard was fitted with a pale blue Nasal saddle coded ... READ MORE
Black-necked Grebe news
22nd February - A very early Black-necked Grebe was on No3 bed but has not been seen since. It was in winter plumage and may well be an early migrant.
17th March - Four birds... READ MORE
Visiting groups
Over the next couple of months there will be a number of groups visiting the Eyes. Permit holders may wish to avoid coming on extra-busy days, at this time of year. The numbers bes... READ MORE
Visitors with sat. nav.
If you are uncertain of how to get to Woolston Eyes then if you key in the postcode WA4 1PD into your sat. nav. then that should get you to the first barrier adjacent to the Manche... READ MORE
Stonechat ringed
The highlight of the weekend's ringing activity on 28th February 2009 was a Stonechat, this was only the fourth record for Woolston Eyes. A picture of the bird can be seen
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Serin ringed at the Eyes
A First Winter Female Serin was caught on No3 bed on 31st January. This is the 9th or 10th record for Cheshire and Wirral and is only 26th ringed in Britain in 100 years of the rin... READ MORE
December 2008 Migration Watch
A migration watch took place on 13th December from Butchersfield. The team consisted of David Bowman, Dave Steel and Roy Taylor Snr. Of particular interest were the excellent numbe... READ MORE
100,000 and counting
On 4th October our ringers achieved a notable landmark. A Moorhen became the 100,000th bird to be ringed at the Eyes. The ring was FP 98158 and pictures of the bird can be seen READ MORE
New patron
The Woolston Eyes Conservation Group are delighted that Chris Packham has kindly agreed to become our patron. Chris is a well known wildlife presenter and author who has shown a ke... READ MORE
Parking in Weir Lane
We have received a number of complaints from residents in Weir Lane because some visitors to the Eyes are not parking sensibly. Would all visitors to the reserve please remember to... READ MORE
Grasshopper Warblers
Visitors to the Eyes frequently ask about Grasshopper Warblers. The only reliable place to hear them is in the middle of No4 bed-following the track into the centre of the bed. Eve... READ MORE
Newsletters via email
The WECG currently distributes over 300 newsletters by post which costs us a lot of money. It's also not that great for the environment! If you currently receive the newsletter by ... READ MORE
Salmon Poaching
The Environment Agency's local fisheries officer is keen to reduce poaching activity at the weir and would be grateful for any information. His mobile number is 07768 905 968 and i... READ MORE
Giant Hogweed
Visitors are asked to take care when moving around the reserve due to the presence of Giant Hogweed. This is a very nasty plant and the following extract from an official website ... READ MORE
How to Join the Woolston Eyes Conservation Group
To become a member of the Woolston Eyes Conservation Group you need a permit. This entitles you to visit the reserve. To obtain a permit please follow the Permits link to th... READ MORE
Wildlife art
The well known brilliant wildlife artist Colin Woolf provides the cover drawing for our annual report free each year. Colin has been a good friend to the Eyes and we would encourag... READ MORE
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