Wildlife reserves · North West England
Marshside RSPB reserve
Marshside RSPB reserve — nature reserve in Southport, Merseyside, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Southport Marine Parade · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Marshside RSPB reserve, the nearest railway station is Southport Marine Parade, located 3.4 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is PR9 9PJ.
About
Marshside RSPB reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Southport, Merseyside, England". Coordinates: 53.6769°, -2.9809°.
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Summary from the official site
Marshside RSPB reserve is a wetland site near Southport, known for its diverse wildlife and birdwatching opportunities throughout the year. Visitors can explore three trails that lead through saltmarshes and pools, offering views of various bird species, including nesting birds in summer and migratory flocks in winter.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ribble Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: RIBBLE ESTUARY
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Marshside is a wetland nature reserve operated by the RSPB in the Marshside area of Southport, Merseyside, England. It lies 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) north of the centre of Southport, on the southern side of the Ribble estuary, and is part of the wider Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar reserve. and the Ribble Estuary National Nature Reserve. The RSPB reserve has two bird hides, the northernmost - named "Sandgrousers' Hide" - serving as a visitor centre. There are also three viewing screens. The reserve is used by large numbers of overwintering pink footed geese, from Iceland, and wigeon, from Siberia. In summer, species such as avocets and lapwing breed there. in 2019, the RSPB acquired an adjacent area of wet grassland, Crossens Inner Marsh, in order to extend the reserve.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6769, -2.9809
- District
- Sefton
- Parish
- Sefton, unparished area
- Postcode
- PR9 9PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southport
- Phone
- 01704 211690
- Nearest railway station
- Southport Marine Parade — 3.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 8.30am–4pm (1 Nov–1 Mar); Daily 8.30am–5pm (2 Mar–31 Oct)
- Official site
- www.rspb.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q70485385 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Marshside RSPB reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Marshside, Southport - geograph.org.uk - 25506.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marshside RSPB reserve?
- Marshside RSPB reserve is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR9 9PJ), in the parish of Sefton, unparished area.
- What is Marshside RSPB reserve?
- Marshside RSPB reserve — nature reserve in Southport, Merseyside, England.
- How do I get to Marshside RSPB reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Southport Marine Parade, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR9 9PJ.
- Who owns Marshside RSPB reserve?
- Marshside RSPB reserve is owned by | administrator = and operated by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
- Is Marshside RSPB reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Marshside RSPB reserve is part of the Ribble Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the RIBBLE ESTUARY National Nature Reserve.
- Is Marshside RSPB reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Marshside RSPB reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Marshside RSPB reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Southport Marine Parade, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR9 9PJ.
- Are dogs allowed at Marshside RSPB reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.