Tag Archives: heron

Sighting of juvenile Heron

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

We are very happy that (an ornithologist has confirmed) this is a fledgling we spotted in the park.

Posted in Nature and wildlife, news | Tagged Alexandra Park, bird, bird watching, birding, grey heron, heron, Lake, Manchester, moss side, nature, ornithology, Whalley Range, wildlife | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in action, Nature and wildlife, news, voluntary and campaign groups | Tagged Alex Park, Alexandra Park, bird, birds, chicks, grey heron, heron, Hulme, Manchester, moss side, ornathology, Whalley Range | 1 Comment

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.

Posted in action, Nature and wildlife, voluntary and campaign groups | Tagged Alex Park, Alexandra Park, biodiversity, birds, campaign, conservation, ecology, environment, felling, Firecrest, friends of alexandra park, heritage lottery fund, heron, Manchester, manchester birds, Manchester City Council, mistle thrush, moss side, nature, park, Robbin, trees, Whalley Range, wildlife | 4 Comments

Heron Pair at Nest in Alexandra Park 15th Feb 2013

Posted on February 18, 2013 by naturalwitness

Located on East side of island closest to children’s center Please look out for them. Ecologist on site has been asked to report on this 18th Feb 2013 and a request made to Manchester City Council to stop tree works … Continue reading →

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Heron makes most of tree cover around lake

Posted on February 11, 2013 by pomfrog

This gallery contains 2 photos.

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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