Latest News

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...

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...

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:

**03 August** - Wood Sandpiper, 4 Green Sandpiper, 4 Snipe, Black Necked Grebe, 2 Crossbill **02 August** - Hobby **01 August** - Hobby, Smooth Newt **31 July 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 - 2021-08-03

While No.3 bed was pretty quiet early on, No.4 bed was full of life from the start. Around 100 Lapwings are regularly roosting there at the moment and when they flushed in response to a low flying Buzzard, a Wood Sandpiper and 4 Green Sandpipers also took flight. While 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