From 'wasteland' to sanctuary: How one tiny wetland saved a rare bird species from the brink.

Woolston Eyes in Cheshire transformed from a canal dumping ground into a thriving wetland. The site recorded 35 breeding pairs of black-necked grebes in 2025, up from four pairs in 2023. This restored area now holds 64% of the UK population, proving how nature can recover with the right help.