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AUTUMN/WINTER CLOSING TIME... from Sunday 31st October 2021

The Reserve commenced autumn and winter closing time at 16:00 hrs (4:00PM) from Sunday 31st October which will remain in operation until further notice. Read more...

No4 bed Development and access

Permit holders are now welcome to visit the new developed No4 wetland. Please keep to the footpaths, clearly mown, and carry your permit with you. W.E.C.G. 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 31/10/2021

The Reserve current winter opening hours are 08:00 - 16:00hrs. Permit holders and all visitors are asked to adhere to all government guidance and advisory 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:

**26 September** - 2 Green Sandpiper **25 September** - Kingfisher, male eclipse Garganey, Stonechat male **24 September** - c40 Pink-footed Goose **23 September** - Garganey - eclipse male **21 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 - 2022-01-20

A glorious winter’s day for my first walk around the whole reserve this year. Although most of the waters were frozen there were small areas of open water on No.3 bed where good numbers of wildfowl had congregated including a minimum of 75 shoveler. Signs of spring included greenfinch in Read more...

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

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Leaving a Legacy to Woolston Eyes

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Permit expiry dates

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Access with dogs

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Bus Services to Woolston Eyes Thelwall Lane entrance - October 2020

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Warrington to Thelwall Lane Bus Time Tables - October 2020

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Download a map of No4 bed, access point and visitor path

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