In actuality this North Manchester Reserve consists of 4 or so wooded areas, linked by public footpaths. Adjoined variously by housing, farmland, golf course and surrounding the former de la Salle training college.
Habitat consists of broadleaf woodland of oak, beech and birch, with ponds and several streams / brooks.

A good range of woodland birds here, with my particular favourites being the Nuthatch, Treecreeper & Great Spotted Woodpecker - the latest addition to my list is however a solitary Dipper seen on 20/3/12 - I'll be back soon to see if it hangs around!

Kaz