Restored Cheshire wetland now hosts 64% of Britain's breeding black-necked grebes
Woolston Eyes in Cheshire, a former dumping ground for Manchester Ship Canal dredgings, restored since 2021 into freshwater pools and reedbeds, now hosts 64% of Britain's breeding black-necked grebes. The finding comes from a single survey by the RSPB and Woolston Eyes Conservation Group. Absolute breeding pair numbers were not provided.
Why it matters
This demonstrates how targeted wetland restoration can create critical habitat for threatened species, directly contributing to national conservation goals.
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