Latest News

SPRING/SUMMER CLOSING TIME... from Sunday 28th March 2021

The Reserve commenced spring and summer closing time at 20:00 hrs (8:00PM) from Sunday 28th March which will remain in operation until further notice. Read more...

No4 bed Development and access

Visitors will know that work started in 2020 on the improvement of No.4 bed wetland for nature. Due to the use of heavy machinery and Read more...

March 2021 Reserve Newsletter -

Our latest Reserve Newsletter is available for download via the link below: [Click here to download the Read more...

Woolston Eyes - Covid-19 Update 08/01/2021

The Reserve remains open during the latest national lockdown but we remind you that the current winter opening hours are 08:00 - 16:00hrs and permit Read more...

Parking Issues- Weir Lane

WECG would like to remind any visitors by car to enter the Reserve at Latchford on Thelwall Lane and not access on foot by parking Read more...

Latest Sightings Of Note:

**15 June 2021** - Little Egret, 4 Mediterranean Gull, Hobby, Red Kite **14 June 2021** - Little Egret, 2 Mediterranean Gull, juvenile Willow Tits, **12 June 2021** Read more...

Black Necked Grebe updates

Black Necked Grebes usually arrive back early to mid-March. The majority of adults and larger juveniles leave in July with smaller juveniles staying into early Read more...

BIRD Books For SALE...

""The WECG Chairman is offering a selection of books on Birds & Birding for sale. The details and contact information can be viewed by clicking Read more...