Cheshire's Woolston Eyes becomes a primary breeding site for rare black-necked grebes
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Cheshire's Woolston Eyes becomes a primary breeding site for rare black-necked grebes

28 Aug 2026 · Originally published 28 Aug 2026 10/10 Original headline: ‘Nature thrives when given a chance’: restored Cheshire wetland now a haven for rare grebe
Once a dumping ground for canal dredgings, the Woolston Eyes wetland in Warrington has been restored into a mosaic of pools and reedbeds that now hosts 64% of Britain's breeding black-necked grebes. The site's transformation from an overgrown lagoon to a managed habitat shows how targeted conservation can provide the specific conditions these birds need to successfully raise their young.
Source: The Guardian UK Cheshire
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