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‘Nature thrives when given a chance’: restored Cheshire wetland now a haven for rare grebe

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Birds category. Published on August 28, 2026 • Originally reported by Patrick Barkham. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Woolston Eyes in Warrington, a dumping ground for canal dredgings, has become best place in UK for black-necked grebe

A dumping ground for dredgings from the Manchester Ship Canal has become the best place in Britain for the rare and beautiful black-necked grebe, hosting 64% of Britain’s breeding population.

Since 2021, Woolston Eyes in Cheshire has been restored, extended and turned into a mosaic of freshwater pools, reedbeds, willow scrub and rough grassland, managed by the RSPB and Woolston Eyes Conservation Group.

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