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Isabel Hay


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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.

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American mink seen today along the river near Agecroft bridge and disappeared into Agecroft cemetry

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A Mink seen again today on the Irwell between Broughton Bridge and the Adelphi Bridge.



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Ian McKerchar


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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. 



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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



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