NEWS PAGE
Recent sightings
On 10th July, 2 Little Egrets flew east over No3 bed and waders are beginning to be attracted to areas of mud as the water recedes: 4 Redshank were on the Loop of No4 bed last week... READ MORE
Black-necked Grebe news
As news is received, this item will be updated to bring you the latest information on the fortunes of our Black-necked grebe.
12th July - Black necked Grebes continue to do w... READ MORE
Black-tailed Godwits
In recent weeks there have been several reports of excellent views of Black-tailed Godwit. On Monday 7th June Neale Rowley visited Woolston Eyes and succeeded in caputuring READ MORE
Toilet Facilties
WECG is pleased to announce that there is now a toilet facility on No
3 bed beside the track to the centre hide.
This is an Enviroloo ... READ MORE
Migration news
On 20th April, two adult Mediterranean Gulls were seen on No3 bed. The first singing Grasshopper Warbler in the middle of No4 bed was noted this morning with many other warblers in... READ MORE
Visiting groups
The Eyes will soon to be in the thick of the visiting group season. Those who visit the Eyes may wish to avoid these dates as hides can become congested.
The weekend of 24/25... READ MORE
Chris Packham talk
The recent illustrated talk by Chris Packham was attended by approx 450 people who by common consent enjoyed a most interesting, informative and amusing evening. Chris gave his ser... READ MORE
Winter wonderland
Anyone who has braved the elements and visited The Eyes during the past few days will have been rewarded by the sight of huge flocks of Tufted Duck on the river to the north of num... READ MORE
Woodcock ringed
On Saturday 21st November our ringing team caught only the second Woodcock to be ringed at Woolston. It was aged as a 4 (adult) and unsexed. When the bird was released it remained ... READ MORE
New centre hide
WECG is pleased to announce the completion of our new centre hide and
scrape. This gives enhanced views of the centre of No 3 bed in greater
comfort and for more visitors.
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Butterfly Bonanza
Huge numbers of butterflies have been recorded on the reserve during the last month. July highlights include over 1300 gatekeeper, 300 Meadow Brown, 47 Small Skipper, and 45 Comma.... READ MORE
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
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
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
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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