James
I'm losing it!
There is life!!!
Trafford Park just outside Manchester is the biggest industrial park in Europe according to one poster. Not a pretty site.
Right in the heart of it is Trafford Ecology Park which is a few acres (11 I think) with a bit of woodland, a lake and some meadow with a visitor centre and some parking. (Off Lake Road, off Trafford Park Road).
Popped in today just to see what was there. I don't suppose it will become famous for rarities but as a tranquil haven in the middle of a dump it has a lot to offer. If your partner wants to spend a day at the Trafford Centre then make your excuses and go here instead!
In ten minutes managed to see wren, robin, blackbird, woodpigeon, starling, coot, sedge warbler, several butterflies and some odd things that looked like they might bite!(horseflies?).
I might see what can be achieved in one hour and report back on the "one hour challenge."
The main point is its juxtaposition with such an awful surroundings rather than its rarity potential.
James.
Trafford Park just outside Manchester is the biggest industrial park in Europe according to one poster. Not a pretty site.
Right in the heart of it is Trafford Ecology Park which is a few acres (11 I think) with a bit of woodland, a lake and some meadow with a visitor centre and some parking. (Off Lake Road, off Trafford Park Road).
Popped in today just to see what was there. I don't suppose it will become famous for rarities but as a tranquil haven in the middle of a dump it has a lot to offer. If your partner wants to spend a day at the Trafford Centre then make your excuses and go here instead!
In ten minutes managed to see wren, robin, blackbird, woodpigeon, starling, coot, sedge warbler, several butterflies and some odd things that looked like they might bite!(horseflies?).
I might see what can be achieved in one hour and report back on the "one hour challenge."
The main point is its juxtaposition with such an awful surroundings rather than its rarity potential.
James.