Wild About Manchester

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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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BBC Springwatch

Manchester has a strong partnership with BBC Breathing Places, and is one of 15 Breathing places Cities declared nationally.

Breathing Places promotes the value of Nature via a range of events and activities encouraging community involvement and rasing awareness.

In 2010, Wythenshawe Park hosted the North West Regional BBC Springwatch Wild Day Out. The event attracted over 6000 visitors to a fun packed family day out, giving local people the chance, among other things, to shampoo a cow, race a tree, hold a stick insect and generally have a good time!!

For more information on Breathing Places, click here!

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