RE: RIVER IRWELL, SALFORD, INCLUDING KERSAL WETLANDS (other wildlife)
Isabel Hay said
Sat Mar 23 9:34 PM, 2024
Friday 22nd around lunchtime, a Mink swam across Kingfisher Lodge pool (north of Drinkwater Park, east of where the River Irwell goes under the M60 north of Manchester.
Zoe Barrett said
Sun Feb 18 11:38 PM, 2024
American mink seen today along the river near Agecroft bridge and disappeared into Agecroft cemetry
Michael Hood said
Tue Nov 7 9:52 PM, 2023
A Mink seen again today on the Irwell between Broughton Bridge and the Adelphi Bridge.
Ian McKerchar said
Wed Aug 9 6:04 AM, 2023
Originally posted yesterday by Michael Hood:
Today's unusual sighting was a Mink, swimming close to the bank on the far side and catching a fish. Initially I wondered if it could be an otter, but a quick Google sorted that out.
Ian McKerchar said
Mon Apr 3 8:20 PM, 2023
Originally posted today by Michael Hood:
And the latest surprise spot on the Irwell - a bat in the full sunshine! - wasn't expecting that - flitting around presumably catching insects but also taking several quick sips of water from the river
A Mink seen again today on the Irwell between Broughton Bridge and the Adelphi Bridge.
Originally posted yesterday by Michael Hood:
Today's unusual sighting was a Mink, swimming close to the bank on the far side and catching a fish. Initially I wondered if it could be an otter, but a quick Google sorted that out.
Originally posted today by Michael Hood:
And the latest surprise spot on the Irwell - a bat in the full sunshine! - wasn't expecting that - flitting around presumably catching insects but also taking several quick sips of water from the river