Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve
An S.S.S.I. Managed by Woolston Eyes Conservation Group
Rabbit photograph by Hazel Rothwell
Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve
Large Red Damselfly - Dave Bowman
Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve
Starling Roost No3 Bed photograph by Andy Weir
Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve
Black-necked Grebe photograph by John Nightingale
Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve
Great Black-backed Gull photograph by Dave Spencer
Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve
Brian Ankers
Owing to ill health Brian has decided to retire as Chairman of WECG, a position he held for a remarkable 44 years. The Eyes Committee offers Brian its grateful thanks for his dedication and hard work, and wishes him a very fulfilling and happy retirement. Currently, David Bowman is Acting Chair until a new Chairman is appointed.
Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve is a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) designated wildlife oasis just 4 km east of Warrington Town Centre. Google Maps It is a mosaic of four separate beds, deposit grounds for dredging from the Manchester Ship Canal, of approximately 400 hectares of freshwater pools, reedbeds, willow scrub and rough vegetation sandwiched between the River Mersey on its north boundary and the Manchester Ship Canal on its south boundary. Only Beds No.3 and No.4 are open to visitors and visiting is by permit only and requires an access key.
Brian Martin’s book From Wasteland To Wetland, a 212 pg history of the creation of the Eyes and its development into todays stunning SSSI wildlife oasis, is available to Purchase - Find out more…