Friends of Edgbaston Reservoir
@edgresfriends.bsky.social
FER has been around for a decades . It’s had its highs and lows but still keeps going to promote, protect and preserve all that we love about the res.
https://bosf.org.uk/members/friends-of-edgbaston-reservoir/?
https://bosf.org.uk/members/friends-of-edgbaston-reservoir/?
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A beautiful evening walk. Just a few miles outside of #Birmingham city centre and tonight it’s so tranquil with just the sound of the birds settling in. Worth protecting ? A jewel yet still threatened by inappropriate development.
#edgbastonreservoir
#localnaturereserve
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#edgbastonreservoir
#localnaturereserve
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Fri 4 Sept is the evening to get out and join us for Bat night .19.30 start . Meet at Reservoir rd entrance. Free. No booking needed
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September 1, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Fri 4 Sept is the evening to get out and join us for Bat night .19.30 start . Meet at Reservoir rd entrance. Free. No booking needed
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@brumcjc.bsky.social
@bearwoodcouncil.bsky.social
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New petition to support nature over development at #edgbastonreservoir
New petition to support nature over development at #edgbastonreservoir
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July 30, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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New petition to support nature over development at #edgbastonreservoir
New petition to support nature over development at #edgbastonreservoir
Tower site development CONSULTATION. Monday 13 July 4-7.SEA CADETS EDG RES B16 9EE
Meet the developers
Have your say
Open to all
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@brumgreens.bsky.social
@bbcwildlifetrust.bsky.social
Meet the developers
Have your say
Open to all
@bosfonline.bsky.social
@brumgreens.bsky.social
@bbcwildlifetrust.bsky.social
July 5, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Tower site development CONSULTATION. Monday 13 July 4-7.SEA CADETS EDG RES B16 9EE
Meet the developers
Have your say
Open to all
@bosfonline.bsky.social
@brumgreens.bsky.social
@bbcwildlifetrust.bsky.social
Meet the developers
Have your say
Open to all
@bosfonline.bsky.social
@brumgreens.bsky.social
@bbcwildlifetrust.bsky.social
Join Brum Biopholic brumbiosphere.co.uk#Join%20Your%... Photo from launch event with Chris Millward
April 28, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Join Brum Biopholic brumbiosphere.co.uk#Join%20Your%... Photo from launch event with Chris Millward
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Book tickets for event
FOE hosting to meet N Edg candidates at the Red Shed 2nd May , Red Shed 10.30 am
Book tickets for event
FOE hosting to meet N Edg candidates at the Red Shed 2nd May , Red Shed 10.30 am
April 28, 2026 at 8:58 PM
actionnetwork.org/events/ladyw...
Book tickets for event
FOE hosting to meet N Edg candidates at the Red Shed 2nd May , Red Shed 10.30 am
Book tickets for event
FOE hosting to meet N Edg candidates at the Red Shed 2nd May , Red Shed 10.30 am
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155,000 steps and dozens of amazing volunteer groups. Last summer, BOSF Ambassador Chris Millward carried our 20th Anniversary Celebration Baton across #Birmingham - meeting the Friends Groups who help to care for the city's parks & open spaces. Watch here:
Birmingham Open Spaces Forum on Instagram: "155,000 steps, four Sundays and dozens of amazing volunteer groups! Last summer, BOSF Ambassador and Team4Nature Co-founder Chris Millward carried our 20th Anniversary Celebration Baton across Birmingham - meeting the Friends Groups who give their time to care for the city's parks and open spaces, and hearing their stories, memories and hopes for the future. It was an epic journey, and thanks to @fandangojane, we have this short film to share with you.
Huge thanks to everyone who featured in the film, and to all the volunteer groups across Birmingham who help care for our city's parks and open spaces - you really are the Unsung Heroes! 💚
Later this week, Chris is launching the @brumbiosphere - a citywide initiative to build community and pride in place across Birmingham, connecting more people with nature.
The launch takes place this Friday 24th and Saturday 25th April at @bhambotanicalgardens, and we will be there on both days - including a talk from BOSF team members and volunteer Friends Groups at 1pm on Saturday. Book your place for free at https://brumbiosphere.co.uk/
#BOSF #Birmingham #BrumBiosphere #Volunteers #Parks #OpenSpaces #Nature #Community #Brum #WestMidlands #BOSFbatoncelebrations"
bosfonline on April 20, 2026: "155,000 steps, four Sundays and dozens of amazing volunteer groups! Last summer, BOSF Ambassador and Team4Nature Co-founder Chris Millward carried our 20th Anniversary Celebration Baton across Birmingham - meeting the Friends Groups who give their time to care for the city's parks and open spaces, and hearing their stories, memories and hopes for the future. It was an epic journey, and thanks to @fandangojane, we have this short film to share with you.
Huge thanks to everyone who featured in the film, and to all the volunteer groups across Birmingham who help care for our city's parks and open spaces - you really are the Unsung Heroes! 💚
Later this week, Chris is launching the @brumbiosphere - a citywide initiative to build community and pride in place across Birmingham, connecting more people with nature.
The launch takes place this Friday 24th and Saturday 25th April at @bhambotanicalgardens, and we will be there on both days - including a talk from BOSF team members and volunteer Friends Groups at 1pm on Saturday. Book your place for free at https://brumbiosphere.co.uk/
#BOSF #Birmingham #BrumBiosphere #Volunteers #Parks #OpenSpaces #Nature #Community #Brum #WestMidlands #BOSFbatoncelebrations".
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April 21, 2026 at 12:05 PM
155,000 steps and dozens of amazing volunteer groups. Last summer, BOSF Ambassador Chris Millward carried our 20th Anniversary Celebration Baton across #Birmingham - meeting the Friends Groups who help to care for the city's parks & open spaces. Watch here:
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Great news for Birmingham's parks! @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social are recruiting 5 new roles into the Parks & Green Space Ranger Service:
🟢 2x Ranger: www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/258512/r...
🟢 2x Ranger Support Officer: www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/258515/r...
🟢 1x Ranger Warden: www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/258518/r...
🟢 2x Ranger: www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/258512/r...
🟢 2x Ranger Support Officer: www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/258515/r...
🟢 1x Ranger Warden: www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/258518/r...
March 17, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Great news for Birmingham's parks! @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social are recruiting 5 new roles into the Parks & Green Space Ranger Service:
🟢 2x Ranger: www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/258512/r...
🟢 2x Ranger Support Officer: www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/258515/r...
🟢 1x Ranger Warden: www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/258518/r...
🟢 2x Ranger: www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/258512/r...
🟢 2x Ranger Support Officer: www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/258515/r...
🟢 1x Ranger Warden: www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/258518/r...
A day out in the community orchard today ,a great atmosphere as people turned up for the annual prune and tidy at #edgbastonreservoir .
Event organisers #friendsofedgbastonreservoir with #FruitNutVillage and #WarmEarth. Huge thanks to everyone for their efforts on the day .
Event organisers #friendsofedgbastonreservoir with #FruitNutVillage and #WarmEarth. Huge thanks to everyone for their efforts on the day .
March 18, 2026 at 7:46 PM
A day out in the community orchard today ,a great atmosphere as people turned up for the annual prune and tidy at #edgbastonreservoir .
Event organisers #friendsofedgbastonreservoir with #FruitNutVillage and #WarmEarth. Huge thanks to everyone for their efforts on the day .
Event organisers #friendsofedgbastonreservoir with #FruitNutVillage and #WarmEarth. Huge thanks to everyone for their efforts on the day .
The blue skies over #edgbastonreservoir
March 14, 2026 at 3:36 PM
The blue skies over #edgbastonreservoir
Picture perfect out there today .
Blue skies , lots of birdsong coming from the trees. Looking forward to our orchard event on Weds 18th when we will be doing our annual tidy and prune
#edgbastonreservoir
#friendsofedgbastonreservoir
Blue skies , lots of birdsong coming from the trees. Looking forward to our orchard event on Weds 18th when we will be doing our annual tidy and prune
#edgbastonreservoir
#friendsofedgbastonreservoir
March 14, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Picture perfect out there today .
Blue skies , lots of birdsong coming from the trees. Looking forward to our orchard event on Weds 18th when we will be doing our annual tidy and prune
#edgbastonreservoir
#friendsofedgbastonreservoir
Blue skies , lots of birdsong coming from the trees. Looking forward to our orchard event on Weds 18th when we will be doing our annual tidy and prune
#edgbastonreservoir
#friendsofedgbastonreservoir
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A blurry but nice Redpoll in the silver birch out the back of the apartment.
Edgbaston, Birmingham
#UKbirding
Edgbaston, Birmingham
#UKbirding
March 14, 2026 at 12:38 PM
A blurry but nice Redpoll in the silver birch out the back of the apartment.
Edgbaston, Birmingham
#UKbirding
Edgbaston, Birmingham
#UKbirding
We’re getting ready for next Wednesdays tidy up and prune in the orchard . All welcome . Bring a pair of gloves and join in the fun
@bosfonline.bsky.social
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@naturallybham.bsky.social
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Weds 18/3 prune the orchard with Rob from Fruit and Nut Village and Warm Earth and event organisers Friends of Edgbaston Reservoir.
Light refreshments provided , toilets at the Red Shed .
Meet at the orchard at 10.30 location see flyer
Free event ,all welcome
#edgbastonreservoir
Light refreshments provided , toilets at the Red Shed .
Meet at the orchard at 10.30 location see flyer
Free event ,all welcome
#edgbastonreservoir
March 12, 2026 at 9:37 AM
We’re getting ready for next Wednesdays tidy up and prune in the orchard . All welcome . Bring a pair of gloves and join in the fun
@bosfonline.bsky.social
@brumgreens.bsky.social
@naturallybham.bsky.social
@bosfonline.bsky.social
@brumgreens.bsky.social
@naturallybham.bsky.social
Artists impression of the development proposed bordering the Local Nature Reserve at Edgbaston Reservoir
March 11, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Artists impression of the development proposed bordering the Local Nature Reserve at Edgbaston Reservoir
Weds 18/3 prune the orchard with Rob from Fruit and Nut Village and Warm Earth and event organisers Friends of Edgbaston Reservoir.
Light refreshments provided , toilets at the Red Shed .
Meet at the orchard at 10.30 location see flyer
Free event ,all welcome
#edgbastonreservoir
Light refreshments provided , toilets at the Red Shed .
Meet at the orchard at 10.30 location see flyer
Free event ,all welcome
#edgbastonreservoir
March 1, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Weds 18/3 prune the orchard with Rob from Fruit and Nut Village and Warm Earth and event organisers Friends of Edgbaston Reservoir.
Light refreshments provided , toilets at the Red Shed .
Meet at the orchard at 10.30 location see flyer
Free event ,all welcome
#edgbastonreservoir
Light refreshments provided , toilets at the Red Shed .
Meet at the orchard at 10.30 location see flyer
Free event ,all welcome
#edgbastonreservoir
The chill at #edgbastonreservoir, as temp hit freezing the birds huddle in the ice and graze in the margins
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January 8, 2026 at 11:07 AM
The chill at #edgbastonreservoir, as temp hit freezing the birds huddle in the ice and graze in the margins
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Edgbaston reservoir team wrap up 2025 on 95sp
4 patch ticks with Rook, Caspian Gull, Spotted Fly & Golden Plover
Including the above, highlights were Rock Pipit, Hobby, Little Gull, Kittiwake, Med Gull, Redshank, Red Kite & Black-necked Grebe
Happy New Year to all blue-sky birders 🍻
#UKbirding
4 patch ticks with Rook, Caspian Gull, Spotted Fly & Golden Plover
Including the above, highlights were Rock Pipit, Hobby, Little Gull, Kittiwake, Med Gull, Redshank, Red Kite & Black-necked Grebe
Happy New Year to all blue-sky birders 🍻
#UKbirding
December 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Edgbaston reservoir team wrap up 2025 on 95sp
4 patch ticks with Rook, Caspian Gull, Spotted Fly & Golden Plover
Including the above, highlights were Rock Pipit, Hobby, Little Gull, Kittiwake, Med Gull, Redshank, Red Kite & Black-necked Grebe
Happy New Year to all blue-sky birders 🍻
#UKbirding
4 patch ticks with Rook, Caspian Gull, Spotted Fly & Golden Plover
Including the above, highlights were Rock Pipit, Hobby, Little Gull, Kittiwake, Med Gull, Redshank, Red Kite & Black-necked Grebe
Happy New Year to all blue-sky birders 🍻
#UKbirding
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Edgbaston reservoir 745-9.30
A pretty decent return to start the year off for this urban site
Highlights: ad Common Gull
Ylg
Goosander
Green Woodpecker
Blackcap
Fieldfare
2 each of Little & GC Grebe
Plus, Redwings, tufted ducks, gsw, greenfinch etc
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
A pretty decent return to start the year off for this urban site
Highlights: ad Common Gull
Ylg
Goosander
Green Woodpecker
Blackcap
Fieldfare
2 each of Little & GC Grebe
Plus, Redwings, tufted ducks, gsw, greenfinch etc
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Edgbaston reservoir 745-9.30
A pretty decent return to start the year off for this urban site
Highlights: ad Common Gull
Ylg
Goosander
Green Woodpecker
Blackcap
Fieldfare
2 each of Little & GC Grebe
Plus, Redwings, tufted ducks, gsw, greenfinch etc
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
A pretty decent return to start the year off for this urban site
Highlights: ad Common Gull
Ylg
Goosander
Green Woodpecker
Blackcap
Fieldfare
2 each of Little & GC Grebe
Plus, Redwings, tufted ducks, gsw, greenfinch etc
#UKbirding
@ecorecord.bsky.social
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#MapOnATuesday of the Rotton Park Estate, c 1850. The #EdgbastonReservoir first known as the Rotton Park Reservoir was built by Thomas Telford in 1826. Ref - HRA Map Cabinet 2/3 #LibraryofBham
July 22, 2025 at 7:02 AM
#MapOnATuesday of the Rotton Park Estate, c 1850. The #EdgbastonReservoir first known as the Rotton Park Reservoir was built by Thomas Telford in 1826. Ref - HRA Map Cabinet 2/3 #LibraryofBham
A chilly walk after a snowfall in the night.
The sky was glorious, lighting up the water and the flocks of birds all settling on the water and margins
It feels so calm yet, what impact will the proposed housing development have here at the #edgbastonreservoir Nature Reserve?
The sky was glorious, lighting up the water and the flocks of birds all settling on the water and margins
It feels so calm yet, what impact will the proposed housing development have here at the #edgbastonreservoir Nature Reserve?
January 2, 2026 at 5:46 PM
A chilly walk after a snowfall in the night.
The sky was glorious, lighting up the water and the flocks of birds all settling on the water and margins
It feels so calm yet, what impact will the proposed housing development have here at the #edgbastonreservoir Nature Reserve?
The sky was glorious, lighting up the water and the flocks of birds all settling on the water and margins
It feels so calm yet, what impact will the proposed housing development have here at the #edgbastonreservoir Nature Reserve?
The developement partner of the Tower Ballroom site is named as Keon Homes working in partnership with Midland Heart.
Their statement outlining their plans was published through #insidermedia and can be read through the link below.
www.insidermedia.com/news/midland...
Their statement outlining their plans was published through #insidermedia and can be read through the link below.
www.insidermedia.com/news/midland...
November 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The developement partner of the Tower Ballroom site is named as Keon Homes working in partnership with Midland Heart.
Their statement outlining their plans was published through #insidermedia and can be read through the link below.
www.insidermedia.com/news/midland...
Their statement outlining their plans was published through #insidermedia and can be read through the link below.
www.insidermedia.com/news/midland...
A huge thanks to all who braved the weather to join @friendsofedgbastonreservoir on our annual walk as part of @bheritageweek .
As always Chris regaled us with the great and the good of Brum
We got to enjoy this wonderful setting sun to see us on our way
@bosfonline.bsky.social
As always Chris regaled us with the great and the good of Brum
We got to enjoy this wonderful setting sun to see us on our way
@bosfonline.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
A huge thanks to all who braved the weather to join @friendsofedgbastonreservoir on our annual walk as part of @bheritageweek .
As always Chris regaled us with the great and the good of Brum
We got to enjoy this wonderful setting sun to see us on our way
@bosfonline.bsky.social
As always Chris regaled us with the great and the good of Brum
We got to enjoy this wonderful setting sun to see us on our way
@bosfonline.bsky.social
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A huge thank you to Carl Chinn, Brummie Historian & Local Legend, for his brilliant @birminghamlive.bsky.social article on the history of the city’s open spaces - and for highlighting BOSF & our network of volunteers. He recently celebrated our 20th Anniversary with us & @chris4patches.bsky.social 💚
September 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
A huge thank you to Carl Chinn, Brummie Historian & Local Legend, for his brilliant @birminghamlive.bsky.social article on the history of the city’s open spaces - and for highlighting BOSF & our network of volunteers. He recently celebrated our 20th Anniversary with us & @chris4patches.bsky.social 💚
FER will lead our annual Industrial Heritage walk and talk this evening as part of @bheritageweek
Known as a local nature reserve Edgbaston Reservoir was built as an integral part of Birmingham’s canal network and plays an important part in Birmingham’s Industrial past and present .
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Known as a local nature reserve Edgbaston Reservoir was built as an integral part of Birmingham’s canal network and plays an important part in Birmingham’s Industrial past and present .
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September 15, 2025 at 10:06 AM
FER will lead our annual Industrial Heritage walk and talk this evening as part of @bheritageweek
Known as a local nature reserve Edgbaston Reservoir was built as an integral part of Birmingham’s canal network and plays an important part in Birmingham’s Industrial past and present .
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Known as a local nature reserve Edgbaston Reservoir was built as an integral part of Birmingham’s canal network and plays an important part in Birmingham’s Industrial past and present .
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