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A birds eye view
The Trust has in its collection, approximately 2000 aerial photographs of the river Mersey dating back as far as 2005. These images show the Upper Estuary over time; from changes in the channels to the [...]
The What’s, Why’s, and How’s of Surveying…
With spring almost done, and summer on the horizon, survey season is upon us. This is the time of year when most environmental studies are carried out. Whether for bats, birds or newts, the flurry [...]
Students on the Salt Marsh
In early March the Mersey Gateway Environmental Trust took on two new student interns… This is us… Hi, we’re Rachel and Millie. We are two third year Liverpool John Moores students studying Wildlife Conservation [...]
Spring in the Estuary!
(Lapwing - Jeff Clarke) The clocks have changed, spring has sprung. And with it has come a burst of activity, life, and colour up and down the river. Bluebells can be seen popping up all [...]
MGET Research conference
Last week saw the Mersey Gateway Environmental Trust host its very first research conference. Stakeholders, partners and researchers gathered together at Norton Priory Museum and Gardens to take a look at some of the amazing [...]
Fishy news!
We have had some news in the making for a while, and it is finally time to share this with you. And it is all about the salmon that migrate up the river Mersey to [...]
Best bird watching spots in the Upper Mersey Estuary
Bird watching is a popular past time for many and one that can be done all year round as well! All you need is a bit of time, and maybe some binoculars. Winter is a [...]
Autumn in the estuary
We are a few days into the meteorological autumn and the signs are apparent. Winter migration has started for the birds and many are on their way to their wintering habitats in warmer climates; others [...]







