Wednesday, 15 February 2012

The Wigan Flashes

Facts
Size (Hectares): 
175
Region: 
North West
Site Managed By: 
Lancashire Wildlife Trust
Contact Information: 
Lancashire Wildlife Trust Wigan Office Tel. 01942 233976 (Mark Champion is the project officer) LA Contact: Roz Park, County Ecologist
Map Info
County: 
Greater Manchester
Grid Reference: 
SD 580 314
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Information
Place Description: 
Leaflet, events, hide, footpaths, nature trail, wheelchair access
Habitat: 
Lakes, ponds, reedbed, fen, grassland and wet woodland.
Wildlife Description: 
Wintering bittern and 200 species of wetland birds. 14 species of dragonflies.
Volunteer: 
Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group, Lancashire Wildlife Trust volunteers (practical conservation group).