Woolston Eyes
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| Woolston Eyes | |
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 Woolston Eyes, showing the main bird hide (erected c. 2010/11) |
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| Location | Warrington, England |
| Coordinates | 53°23′32″N 2°30′51″W / 53.39222°N 2.51417°WCoordinates: 53°23′32″N 2°30′51″W / 53.39222°N 2.51417°W |
| Status | Site of Special Scientific Interest |
| Website | www.woolstoneyes.co.uk |
Woolston Eyes is a Site of Special Scientific Interest located in the town of Warrington, England, alongside the Manchester Ship Canal. The eyes themselves are used for the dumping of dredgings from the canal.
The Woolston Eyes Conservation Group manages the site as a nature reserve with access by permit only.
It is the premier UK site for breeding Black-necked Grebes, as well as hosting a wide range of other bird species.
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