England · five wildlife sites
Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Bristol
Explore these places for wildlife in Bristol. Seasonal notes suggest when to look; sightings are not guaranteed.
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Troopers Hill
Near Bristol — St George
- Habitat
- A rocky hillside with heathland, acidic grassland and woodland edges.
- Wildlife to look for
- Common lizard (warmer months), slow-worm (warmer months), green woodpecker, common blue butterfly (spring–summer), dotted bee-fly (spring).
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Badock’s Wood
Near Bristol — Southmead
- Habitat
- Mature woodland and wildflower meadows around the River Trym and its tributary.
- Wildlife to look for
- Great spotted woodpecker, tawny owl (especially at dusk), fox, speckled wood butterfly (spring–autumn), comma butterfly (spring–autumn).
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Eastwood Farm
Near Bristol — Brislington
- Habitat
- Riverside woodland, water meadows and ponds beside the River Avon.
- Wildlife to look for
- Kingfisher, grey heron, buzzard, moorhen, coot.
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Lawrence Weston Moor
Near Bristol — Lawrence Weston
- Habitat
- Wet and dry meadows crossed by drainage ditches, with reedbeds and old willow trees.
- Wildlife to look for
- Water vole (elusive), reed bunting, common snipe (especially autumn–winter).
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Brandon Hill Nature Reserve
Near Bristol — city centre
- Habitat
- Wildflower grassland, scrub, woodland and a wildlife pond within a central city park.
- Wildlife to look for
- Pipistrelle bats (warmer evenings), fox, frogs (spring spawning), redwing (winter), fieldfare (winter).