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Last Updated: July 3, 2025 by Giles Morris

JULY – what to look out for

July is the start of high summer. The flowers and insects are at their best and busiest, but many of the birds will have finished nesting. In July and August many birds are winding down and moulting into… Read More

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The reserve lies between Portishead and Royal Portbury Dock.

Access points are from Wharf Lane in Sheepway just off Junction 19 of the M5 motorway and from Portishead marina.

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Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve Community Group

2 days ago

Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve Community Group
During last Saturday's bird count on the reserve we were delighted to see that this Lapwing chick on the South Pool island is still alive and growing. There must now be a fair chance that it will fledge. Sadly there are very few nesting Lapwings locally these days and they usually lose their chicks to predators, so fingers crossed for this little mite. Many thanks to Enzo Della Nave for these shots of the chick digiscoped with his mobile. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve Community Group

6 days ago

Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve Community Group
Keep a look out for Painted Lady butterflies . . . they have flown here all the way from North Africa. Quite a feat for a creature so small and fragile!Find out more at butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/painted-lady ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve Community Group

3 weeks ago

Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve Community Group
Just a quick reminder about our free butterfly walk tomorrow morning Saturday 16 May - 10am.Discover the wildlife that calls Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve it’s home. Enjoy a guided walk from a knowledgeable volunteer, along the marina, along the salt marsh and into the nature reserve. Come along for a peaceful stroll and to learn more about our treasured local nature haven.Meet us at the red sculpture on the marina.What3words: ///yoga.valued.metals*****Another date for your diary we have a Dragonfly walk on Saturday 4 July - 10am***** ... See MoreSee Less
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Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve Community Group

2 months ago

Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve Community Group
I just had to add a post on this new sighting, admittedly not on the reserve, but I am guessing that’s where they had come from. Not the best picture, but it rather took me by surprise when 5 flamingos flew along the coast from the Salt Marsh towards the Lake Grounds! If anyone plans a walk down that way this morning do let me know if you spot them. Interesting that one of them was a juvenile, probably on passage for the first time since hatching last year. Keep your eye out for these very rare visitors to the UK ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve Community Group

3 months ago

Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve Community Group
The female Black Redstart is still showing well next to Portishead Marina. It is the size of a Robin and can be easily missed. There are fewer than 100 breeding pairs in the UK, putting it on the Red List of Birds of Conservation Concern. It's also listed as a Schedule 1 species on The Wildlife and Countryside Act. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve Community Group

3 months ago

Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve Community Group
We have a new Dog Ranger of the Month! Each month one of our Dog Rangers features on our posters that are posted around the Marina and the Reserve. If your canine companion would like to become a Dog Ranger just visit our notice boards and scan the QR code on the poster! ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve Community Group

3 months ago

Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve Community Group
Lots to see out on the reserve this morning.... ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve Community Group

3 months ago

Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve Community Group
Oh so handsome, in North Pool field this morning! ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve Community Group

4 months ago

Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve Community Group
Thank you to everyone who came along to the World Wetlands Day walk on Sunday 1 February. We managed to dodge the showers and most importantly spotted 38 species! See the full list below . . . Canada GooseLittle GrebeHerring gullBlackbirdShelduckPeregrineWood pigeonRobinWigeonMoorhenMagpieBlack redstartGadwallOystercatcherCrowDunnockTealLapwingBlue titHouse sparrowMallardCurlewGreat titPied wagtailShovelerRedshankLong-tailed titBullfinchTufted duckBlack-headed gullStarlingChaffinchPheasantMediterranean gullCootBuzzardWater Rail (heard only)Lesser black-backed gull ... See MoreSee Less
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