ORNITHOLOGIST
members of Warrington’s New Cut Heritage group have spotted some rare birds on
Paddington Meadows.
Some have been species not spotted before and others have been old favourites
returning.
Top of the list was a Red Kite, a species almost extinct in Britain a few years
ago but after successful reintroductions in Wales and Southern England they are
now spreading out across the country.
While surveying the average number of different species seen on this special
habitat the group found 32 with a peak of 40 in June and other new arrivals
included Black Necked Grebe, Hobby, Common Sand Piper, Curlew plus Goldeneye
and Shoveller Ducks.
The very distinctive call of the Cuckoo was heard in dense foliage, a sound not
heard for many years, and a Skylark again not seen in recent years was also
been sighted. The ornithologists are hopeful that the Skylark species once a
permanent resident of the meadows and which gave its name to nearby Larkfield
Avenue will return in numbers.
The New Cut Heritage and Ecology Group liaise with local authorities and
statutory bodies to help maintain the unique environment of Paddington meadows
and New Cut Canal. In addition they carry out regular litter picks, lobby for
better seating / benches along the canal and have begun hedge laying work
parties.
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