YOUR PICS: CIVIC CENTRE GOES GREEN FOR WORLD WILDLIFE DAY IN SALFORD

Swinton Civic Centre was lit up in green to mark this years World Wildlife Day this evening.

Earlier today Salford's Wild Life Champion, Councillor Lewis Nelson, made a plea to the public to get more involved in helping our local flora and fauna flourish in the City.

Meanwhile an army of some of Salford's finest photographers got out into nature alongside their amateur counterparts to snap some glorious photos from within the City.

Glen Bradbury took a trip to Salford's new Wetlands in Kersal and managed to take these snaps of some of the feathered visitors to the city, huddled together. We are told by Salford Ranger Team that they have counted 16 Herons on the wetlands which is a new record for the site and clearly shows it has quickly become a thriving ecological habitat.

Meanwhile, Tom Nolan managed to snap these truly magnificent photos whilst on his travels around Salford Crescent. Despite the close proximity to Manchester and a more urban environment, the wildlife is still very much a feature in our city. The detailing on the Kestrel's feathers is outstanding.

Steve Purcell caught this cheeky little ball of fur snacking on an earth worm on his travels around Peel Green in Eccles. Salford's squirrel population is ever present and their acrobatic escapades up in the tree canopies are a sight to behold.

There are lots more photos to be found on our new 'Salford Nature' Facebook group which covers all aspects of nature in Salford, from its wildlife to its stunning scenery, it's parks to its urban back garden oasis and allotments.

The Wildlife is very much present in Salford and in the coming months we aim to help showcase our stunning local beauty spots and the plants and animals which call them home.

If this past year has taught us anything it is the importance of protecting what we have for future generations to behold and enjoy. Get out there and explore what Salford has to offer.

For more, join in and find us at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/salfordnature

Main Photo: Salford Civic Centre - Lewis Nelson