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...

Latest Sighting - 2021-06-16

This link is to a two minute video from No.3 bed showing a Black-necked Grebe young being fed by an adult and three different Mediterranean Gulls, as well as some of the more common breeding birds. To watch David’s video CLICK HERE… or copy the following link into your browser https://youtu.be/ePNw3roBszo Cheers Read more...

Become a permit holder at Woolston Eyes

Become a Permit Holder

You can support Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve and conservation effort by becoming a permit holder.

Click here to find out more...

Make a Donation

You can support Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve and conservation effort by making a donation.

Permit Holders Login

FAQs

Download a Map of No.3 bed - principle Reserve bed by Richard Hartley

Click here to open PDF file...

Download a Woolston Eyes Reserve Map & Access by Richard Hartley

Click here to open PDF file...

Leaving a Legacy to Woolston Eyes

Click here to open PDF file...

Download a Group Visit Application Form

Click here to open PDF file...

Download a 'New Permit Application Form'

Click here to open PDF file...

Permit expiry dates

Click here to open PDF file...

Access with dogs

Click here to open PDF file...

Bus Services to Woolston Eyes Thelwall Lane entrance - October 2020

Click here to open PDF file...

Download a free electronic copy of the WECG 2015 Annual Report

Click here to open PDF file...

Warrington to Thelwall Lane Bus Time Tables - October 2020

Click here to open PDF file...

Habitat Bird Species Flora and Fungi Butterflies Dragonflies and Damselflies Amphibians & Reptiles Insects and Spiders Aquatic Invertebrates Mammals