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How to make a bird box

Nestboxes are excellent substitutes for the holes found in old trees,
and are an excellent way of encouraging birds into your garden.

To find out how to make your own check out our “How To” Guides!

In the heart of Manchester, an amazing wildlife spectacle is taking place. A family of peregrines
has made its home high above the city’s bustling streets. These agile birds of prey are the fastest
birds in the world, reaching speeds of up to 180 mph in vertical dives. When they’re not catching
prey to feed their chicks, the city’s new residents can be seen perched on ledges of the tallest buildings.

How to create a wildlife pond

Pond creation is a great way of attracting wildlife into your back garden, school or park. Even the smallest amount of water is greatly benefical as a place to drnik, take refuge or breed. Take a look at our how to guids to find out more…

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Biggest LNR in Manchester declared and new biodiversity action plan adopted

Monday 30 January 2012

Over 30 partner organisations and departments have signed up to help realise a new five year action plan for the City aimed a conserving and enhancing the City’s Biodiversity.

As a statement of intent, on Wednesday 21 December 2011 the Council’s Executive declared Wythenshawe Park as its newest and biggest Local Nature Reserve. Furthermore, at the Executive in January, they approved a new five year action plan, “Valuing Manchester’s Nature”, which details lots more positive nature conservation activity.

A PDF of this is attached below.

Biodiversity Action Plan 2012 - 16

The Big Wildlife Garden Competition

Monday 16 January 2012

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The folks here at Wildabout Manchester recognise that many of our readers are so keen on nature that they have transformed their own gardens into little urban biodiversity havens.

With that in mind you may be interested to know that the Royal Horticultural Society, with the able assistance of the people at the Wildlife Trust, has recently launched the 2011/2012 Big Wildlife Garden competition, a national contest that seeks to award the best examples of wildlife friendly horticulture!

The contest is open to individuals, community groups and businesses and prizes include a full annual RHS and Wildlife Trust membership and attendance at a wildlife gardening masterclass at the Hampton Court Flower Show!

Entry for the competition closes on 20 May 2012 and all entrants must be over 18. Full terms and conditions can be found at the official website as well as information on how to enter.

Good luck everyone!

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