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The Grey Herons Have Two Chicks!

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Vamp It Up Mcr (Chrissie)

Since the work has temporarily halted, the Herons have returned to the park and have built another nest on the island and had two chicks! The chicks are quite large but still have grey feathers all over and we have … Continue reading →

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Areas of Alexandra Park get fenced off, tree felling and wildlife habitat destruction takes place, and wild birds seem to be getting on with their lives… so what’s the problem? If we destroy their habitat, they’ll just move somewhere else, … Continue reading →

Posted on February 18, 2013 by pomfrog | Leave a comment

These trees surrounding the lake are to be felled

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Vamp It Up Mcr (Chrissie)

Here is a gallery of the beautiful trees surrounding the lake which are to be felled.

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Fellings over the past three days

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Vamp It Up Mcr (Chrissie)
Ash tree circle (before)

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Here are images of fellings over the past three days, the Ash Tree Circle, a local woman noting which trees are to be felled, and the Ash trees being felled and taken away to be sold to the felling contractors.

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More examples of bird diversity in Alexandra Park…

Posted on February 16, 2013 by pomfrog

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On this mild, sunny Saturday, birds were out in force in our park, demonstrating the importance of trees and wildlife habitats as nesting season draws closer. Mistle thrush start nesting from February onwards, so look out for their nests in the … Continue reading →

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As the felling of 30 ash trees (where diverse bird life flourished) commences…

Posted on February 14, 2013 by pomfrog

“People need wild places… To be surrounded by a singing, mating, howling commotion of other species, all of which love their lives as much as we do ours, and none of which could possibly care less about us in our … Continue reading →

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Heron makes most of tree cover around lake

Posted on February 11, 2013 by pomfrog

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What an amazing sight – only a metre from the path around the lake. I just turned to look at the lake and there it was! The photo below shows the heron in context – most of the trees and … Continue reading →

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Positive Action Steps You Can Take

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Vamp It Up Mcr (Chrissie)

1. REMEMBER THIS WHEN VOTING FOR MPS & COUNCILLORS IN THE FUTURE! 2. Sign the petition & share it (link on SAPT site below) 3. Involve family friends, neighbours, schools, church and your community 4. Make a formal complaint to … Continue reading →

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Bird diversity in Alexandra Park as breeding season approaches

Posted on February 2, 2013 by pomfrog
Great Spotted Woodpecker

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I spent an hour in Alexandra Park on Saturday 2nd February in the area due to be destroyed for the creation of six tennis courts, hoping to capture just a few of the different bird species which call our beautiful … Continue reading →

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Manchester City Council make excuses for destroying mature trees and wildlife habitat

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Maya

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Local residents and park users are shocked at the extent of the felling of mature trees and destruction of wildlife habitat by Manchester City Council. Despite living next to the park one resident said they had not been consulted or … Continue reading →

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