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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 👀
#Dunlin #waders #birds #wildlifephotography #flock #portishead #portburywharfnr
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.
What’s Happening
Welcome to January – Find out what to look out for this month . . . now that Christmas is over, get out and active……there’s lots to see . . .
Our next wildlife count is on Sunday 26 January (8:00am) and don’t miss our Winter Nature Trail: 21 Dec – 5 Jan. See more about what’s happening below . . .
Please note the SEASONAL TRACK may be temporarily closed at times during the winter if it becomes excessively muddy.
On this page (last updated 1 December):
What to look out for this month
January – What to look out for
Happy New Year! It’s January and a new decade starts here. This month I thought we would concentrate on one species of bird which is on the reserve in big numbers at the moment. There are a number of… Read More
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Wildlife Counts
Both the Warden and the Friends carry out wildlife counts. You need to know what wildlife is visiting the reserve so you can manage the land effectively. These counts also feed into national wildlife records. There are at least two counts per month. You can read more about the Friends’ wildlife counts and download a spotting card on our Wildlife Monitoring page.
Next “Friends” count:
Anyone is welcome to join us whatever your level of experience. This is a great opportunity to learn about the wildlife and pick up spotting tips. Please contact us beforehand to confirm meeting place.
Helping the warden
The reserve is managed by North Somerset Council. The Council employs a warden who is responsible for maintaining the nature reserve and with so much to do he needs volunteers. The meeting place is normally Wharf Lane car park (BS20 7TD) at 09:30. Tools, gloves and refreshments will be provided.
The next Volunteer Community Work Sessions:
Thursday 5th DecemberMessage from the warden: “we will be picking up the bow saws and loppers for a spot of coppicing”.
PS You can get in touch with the warden via Portbury Wharf Community Volunteers Facebook page.
Hinkley Connection Project
To read about the pylon work project taking place on the nature reserve please see Hinkley Connection Project.
Here is the latest briefing:
Hinkley Connection Update September 2019
This is a briefing we have received from the Community Relations Team of the National Grid Hinkley Connection Project. We are posting these briefings so you are kept up to date with the work being done on Portbury… Read More
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Recent Pages:
Portbury Wharf Salt Marsh added 15 October 2019
Portbury Wharf Plants updated 10 October 2019
Ivy added September 2019
Hinkley Connection Project added September 2019
Nature Trails added September 2019
Please support us added September 2019
Dragonflies and Damselflies updated August 2019
Dragonfly Spotting Tips added July 2019
Dragonfly Survey added July 2019
Portbury Wharf’s Roe Deer added in April 2019
Recent Posts:
January – What to look out for
Happy New Year! It’s January and a new decade starts here. This month I thought we would concentrate on one species of bird which is on the reserve in big numbers at the moment. There are a number of… Read More
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Murmuring starlings or whispering dunlins?
It was twilight. The stars had faded away but it was not yet sunrise when hundreds of pairs of wings purred past my shoulder. What were they? Where had they come from and where were they going? I… Read More
December
IT’S DECEMBER! December is the month of CHRISTMAS and that makes it hard to avoid references to mistletoe, robins, holly and ivy! Let’s learn more about these Christmas symbols which you might spot on a walk around the… Read More
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