Wildlife of Alsager Mere
Alsager Mere’s Wildlife
Alsager Mere supports a wide variety of wildlife, most of which is present all year round. The images of fish are from residents of Alsager Mere as there is public no access for fishing.
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A Swan with its young
A Swan with an older chick
Runner Ducks & Runner Mallard cross breeds
A female Mallard with young chicks Photo by Grace
A cheeky robin snacks on an anglers bait Photo by Grace
A Pair of Coots
A great crested Grebe with its young
This is one of the common small fry that cover the lake during June. This picture show the early stages of development. It was only 1cm in length at the time of the photo.
Microscopic view of surface algae (phytoplankton)
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Does anyone know if the Mere contains any brown trout?
It doesn’t. Mainly Pike, Roach, Carp, Bream, Tench etc.
Thanks. There are plans for further studies in the future.
I agree with the above poster!! this site is excellent!! wish you could do more underwater stuff though – thats excellent!!
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I think this sit is very vey marvellous