BS3 Community are are proud to support the BS3 Wildlife Group.
Founded in 2017 by a small group of local bird watchers, the BS3 Wildlife Group has grown into a vibrant community initiative dedicated to protecting and promoting urban wildlife. Initially focused on birds, the group soon expanded its interest to butterflies and other species, setting two key aims:
- Raise awareness of the wildlife in our local area.
- Encourage habitat improvement in gardens, parks, and other shared spaces.
Key Milestones
- 2018: Launch of the BS3 Wildlife Group Facebook page and newsletter.
- 2020: Wildlife audits conducted across green spaces; collaboration with local groups; received a £2,000 grant from Bristol Health Partners to promote wildlife activities and establish a community equipment library.
- 2023: Declaration of our neighbourhood as an Urban Nature Reserve (GBUNR), covering approximately 2,000 acres across seven neighbourhoods.
Aims
BS3 Wildlife Group aims to mobilise local people and organisations around three main goals:
- Identify the animals, fungi, and plants living in our area.
- Encourage habitat improvement in gardens, parks, allotments, school grounds, churchyards, and other green spaces.
- Develop wildlife corridors to help species move safely between habitats.
Collaborations
They work closely with local groups and seek partnerships with other neighbourhoods and agencies including:
- Bristol City Council
- Avon Wildlife Trust
- Bristol Avon Rivers Trust
Reports and Research
To support their mission, the group have commissioned various reports, some of which are available on our website:
- Winter Birds Reports
- Butterfly and Moth Reports
- Other Insect Reports
- Mammal Reports
Get Involved
Interest in the groups work continues to grow, inspiring similar groups in other areas. To learn more or get involved:
- Visit the BS3 Wildlife Group Facebook page.
- Subscribe to the regular newsletter by emailing mywildbedminster@bs3community.org.uk
- Explore the GBUNR map and its seven neighbourhoods.
Together, we can all make our urban spaces more welcoming for wildlife and more enriching for our community.
To see the most recent and past issues of Wildlife News click below.