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if anyone wants to take part in the RSPB Big garden birdwatch this weekend you can download the forms here -
www.rspb.org.uk/globalassets/downloads/biggardenbirdwatch/2020/bird-id-and-counting-chart.pdf
and here
www.rspb.org.uk/globalassets/downloads/biggardenbirdwatch/2020/participation-form.pdf
It was a cold and frosty January morning but things were hotting up on North Pool Island. The swans were kicking up a ruckus. Lots of chasing, wing flapping, trampling, clinches and biting.
BTW look out for the pochard, the duck with a dark chestnut head and black breast, we do not get too many of these here. . . . and the little lapwing which had to get out of the way of these colossal birds.
Look at this POSER!
Anyone who's been to the reserve will have seen the resident pair of Mute Swans, who are definitely bold enough to stand for a close up photo-shoot!
What stunning birds 😍😍😍
#swan #muteswan #birds #wildlife #resident #poser #closeup #photohraphy #wildlifephotography #portburywharfnr
#portburywharf #portishead #bristol #beauty #elegant
A Redshank 😍
These charismatic little waders aren't uncommon sights here in the winter out on the mud, but with their bright red legs I think they make great models!
#redshank #wader #bird #birdwatch #estuary #photography #wildlifephotography #portburywharf #naturereserve #naturelovers
Morning Flight
Proof our gorgeous nature reserve inspires artists and photographers as well as naturalists,
Thankyou to @bristolcrystalreiki for the beautiful image ❤️
#portburywharfnr #morningflight #roost #dawnchorus #bristolcrystalreiki #art #photography #local #nature #wildlifephotography
By January the hedgerows are a bit thin on berries. However the Sea-buckthorn still has a few left and this blackbird is making the most of them. Such colourful berries and so well co-ordinated with his beak and eye liner!
Sea-buckthorn is a fascinating plant known for its healing properties dating back 12 centuries. Its scientific name is Hippophae which is derived from the Greek for shiny horse. Apparently the Greeks prized their horses and Sea-buckthorn oil must have kept them in tip top condition.
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Flock of Dunlin on the estuary 🐦🌊
Stay posted for more activity on this page 👀
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this spectacle took place at the Reserve just before the new year. We hope that you enjoy watching it and share it on facebook for the wider Portishead Community to see what they are missing out on.
Map of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve
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The SEASONAL TRACK may be temporarily closed if it becomes too muddy.We now have an A3 printed copy of the map which folds to A6 and fits snugly in a pocket. You can pick up this free map-let at Portishead Library. It gives you an idea of what you might see on the reserve and suggests three walks. There is also this large map on the other side.
For additional information on how to get to Portbury Wharf please see the visitor information page. You might also find the nature reserve page useful so you know what to expect when you arrive.