Friends of Birkdale Nature Reserve

30/05/2026

the first decent visit for some time due to the difficulties getting access but what a glorious morning - colour everywhere 💚

17/04/2026

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A clump of invasive scrub on the Sefton Coast - but this patch of Sea Buckthorn is now special as of today.
Local birder Michael Binns discovered a Nightingale singing from the dense cover this morning - the first time one has been recorded in our area since 1984.
The scrub is located approximately 650m south of the Weld Road car park in Birkdale Local Nature Reserve and can be accessed by heading south down the Velvet Trail.
Part of the Site of Special Scientific Interest, and managed by Green Sefton, the site is sensitive and we ask all visitors to stick to paths, not to enter the scrub or play lures if they are coming to hear the Nightingale.
Natterjack Toads and other rare species are active in the area.
Nightingales are secretive birds and will simply disappear if disturbed.
While the bird is hidden deep in the scrub, a steady stream of admirers have already called in to hear intermittent snatches of its beautiful song.
Thank you for your understanding.
Green Sefton staff will check in on the site during the course of their daily duties to ensure visitors are behaving sensibly.
Enjoy the Nightingale, respect, protect and enjoy the Sefton Coast.
Sefton Council Ainsdale Sand Dunes and Ribble Estuary National Nature Reserves Merseyside BioBank

15/04/2026

Bin update - the rubbish crew collected and bagged everything on Sunday afternoon and left everywhere tidy - thank you folks 👍🏻
Green Sefton didn’t reply but there is now a bin at the entrance to the Reserve - this is now in the middle of what was the car park.
The only access now is via Hastings Road.
We also spotted a “poet tree” as we were out this evening - 💚🌱

Birkdale Village Group

10/04/2026

the rubbish bins have been removed from both sides of the entrance behind the golf course. One of the gang has contacted Green Sefton asking for a replacement / alternative. The ‘rubbish crew’ will be out early tomorrow morning and we’ll try and put something there as a temporary measure.
On a brighter note, the bluebells are in full bloom 🌱🪻💚
Birkdale Village Group Colin HillsideHoppers

08/04/2026

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April - May Let's celebrate spring! Taking a walk in springtime can be an invigorating and therapeutic experience for both mind and body. It allows you to enjoy the rejuvenating sights, sounds and scents of nature coming to life after winter, and the fresh air, vibrant blooms and increased sunlight....

06/04/2026

a lovely evening on the Reserve

21/03/2026

Happy Spring equinox everyone 💚🌱

15/02/2026

some darling buds of February 🌱

07/02/2026

a very grey and damp walk this morning but look what we found 😍 sshhhhhh, whisper it quietly, Spring might be nearly here …..

25/01/2026