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Here we see a superb demonstration of why nesting birds are camouflaged with cryptic plumage. Too good not to share
If you have visited the South Pool Hide recently, you will have noticed the perilous state of the bridge at the entrance. Well now NSC have installed a lovely new bridge!😀
Unfortunately there was some antisocial behaviour on the reserve last weekend. ![]()
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The door and guttering were ripped off one of the hides and a support beam damaged; the ramp and floorboards were scorched from a BBQ; two benches were thrown out; loud music and yelling were heard by a passer by and 4 youths were seen by the pools disturbing wildlife. The police have been informed and now they are aware of the problems they can increase their patrols in the area.![]()
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It is important that the police are informed of ALL such instances. So if you are unlucky enough to witness any antisocial behaviour could you please report it to them by visiting their website at:![]()
www.police.uk/pu/contact-the-police/report-a-crime-incident OR phone the Police on 101 and quote: BS20 7TD.![]()
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Thank you.
The Chiffchaffs are back! This morning I heard my first chiffchaff practising its call. It seems strange when all they shout out is "Chiff-Chaff"! But when they get back from sub-saharan Africa they appear to have forgotten the words and shout out chiff chiff or chaff chaff instead! Give them a day or two and they will have it right. ![]()
You can find out more about Chiffchaffs on the RSPB website by clicking the link below![]()
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Chiffchaff Bird Facts | Phylloscopus Collybita
www.rspb.org.uk
A small olive-brown warbler which actively flits through trees and shrubs, with a distinctive tail-wagging movement. Find out more
I love this area of wet woodland with its tangle of willows. It looks particularly great in the spring sunshine. ![]()
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You might not have come across this habitat as it is a bit off the beaten track, along the muddy seasonal path. So to save you getting your boots dirty here is a glimpse.
Next week, contractors shall be replacing the existing footbridge to the South Pools hide at Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve near Portishead.![]()
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The timber bridge has come to the end of its natural life expectancy and will be replaced with a recycled plastic bridge on the week commencing 17th March. The hide will be closed for the duration of the works.![]()
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The hides at the North Pools and next to the sea wall will remain open, providing stunning views of the nature reserve, Severn Estuary, and the wildlife within.
These are three of the photos we took whilst installing the new squares on the Wetlands Trail panels yesterday . . . a Stonechat on a hay bale, a Small Tortoiseshell on a Dandelion and a Wilbur (metal Water Vole) on a fence.
It was change over day on the Wetlands Trail today, so on your next visit, check out the new squares which will be up until the end of March.![]()
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Amongst the 12 new squares added can you find the WHAT WAS THAT NOISE?, WHOSE FEET ARE THESE? and CAN YOU HEAR ME SQUEAKING? squares?![]()
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Enjoy your walks on the reserve and learn a new wildlife fact or two as you go!![]()
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We had a great time on World Wetlands Day, not only did we see the Marsh Harrier from the North Pool hide but we also installed the final elements of our Wetlands Trail . . . the Wilburs! ![]()
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The Wilburs are metal Water Voles. There are 12 of them to find as you walk between the Wetlands Trail panels. Whilst we have actual furry Water Voles at Portbury Wharf they are not very active in winter and keep themselves hidden from predators. So while you are unlikely to see a real Water Vole, say hello to the Wilburs instead . . . if you can spot them!![]()
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Have you heard about the *FREE* 90 minute Connect3 Nature Wellbeing Walks taking place at Portbury Wharf every 2nd Monday of the month (starting 10th February)?![]()
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To find out more and sign up visit the organiser's Mudita Salus CIC website www.muditasalus.co.uk/connect3.
Salt Marsh Videos
Our salt marsh videos
When we create salt marsh videos for Instagram and YouTube we all put them all here so you can take a quick peak. We will also add the links to relevant pages where there is more information on another page.
Quick look 60 second salt marsh videos
The rock below the saltmarsh
As a little taster here is a 60 second video about the Mudrock deep, deep beneath the marsh. We think you will find it fascinating! See more about the geology at Salt Marsh Geology.
Relax to the gently lapping waves
If you have had a busy day and want to relax this one is for you. Just the gentle lapping of waves . . .
Plants create salt marshes
Do you know why the plants that grow here are special? If you love plants then our Salt Marsh Plants page is the place for you.
Spartina – I am not just any grass!
Spartina is one of the plants that create salt marshes. Again the Salt Marsh Plants page is the place for you if you want to find our more about the plants here.
The Amazing Power of Salt Marshes
This is a great YouTube clip made by Scott Gudrich. Thank you Scott. Go to Salt Marsh Carbon to read more about how salt marshes are helping to protect our climate.
Salt Marshes help to protect the climate
We all know trees help the climate by removing carbon from the environment. But did you know that salt marshes do the same thing but are even better at it?
We plan to create more salt marsh videos . . . or if we see any public videos to share we will add them to this page.