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Bernard Wharf

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Lancashire Wyre

England

Bernard Wharf

Heysham Nuclear Power Station Morecambe Bay and Heysham Nuclear Power Station from Rossall Tower look balcony at Fleetwood.
Heysham Nuclear Power Station Credit: John Tomlinson

Bernard Wharf is a picturesque coastal marshland located in the region of Lancashire, England. Situated on the banks of the River Wyre, it encompasses a vast expanse of saltings, which are areas of marshy land regularly flooded by tidal waters.

The marshland at Bernard Wharf is a haven for a diverse range of flora and fauna, with its unique ecosystem supporting a wide variety of plant and animal species. The area is particularly renowned for its abundance of salt-tolerant plants, such as sea lavender and sea aster, which thrive in the brackish conditions.

The marshland also serves as an important feeding and breeding ground for numerous bird species, including waders like curlews, oystercatchers, and redshanks. Birdwatchers flock to Bernard Wharf to catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

Visitors to Bernard Wharf can explore the marshland via a network of winding footpaths that offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The area is a popular spot for nature enthusiasts, walkers, and photographers seeking to capture the beauty of the salt marshes.

In addition to its natural beauty, Bernard Wharf also holds historical significance. It has been a site of human activity for centuries, with evidence of Roman settlements and Viking trade routes discovered in the vicinity. The wharf itself was once a bustling hub for shipping and trade, playing a crucial role in the region's industrial past.

Today, Bernard Wharf remains a cherished destination for both locals and tourists alike, offering a serene escape into the tranquility of nature's wonders.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.95152/-2.9916193 or Grid Reference SD3551. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Heysham Nuclear Power Station Morecambe Bay and Heysham Nuclear Power Station from Rossall Tower look balcony at Fleetwood.
Heysham Nuclear Power Station
Morecambe Bay and Heysham Nuclear Power Station from Rossall Tower look balcony at Fleetwood.
A view out from Fleetwood shore With a Stena Line ferry heading from Douglas, IOM to Heysham.
A view out from Fleetwood shore
With a Stena Line ferry heading from Douglas, IOM to Heysham.
Lug Worm Beds on Pilling Sands There must be millions of Lugworm out here and apart from flotsam are the only feature on this part of the beach.The telephoto lens makes the two reactors at Heysham look much closer than they are.
Lug Worm Beds on Pilling Sands
There must be millions of Lugworm out here and apart from flotsam are the only feature on this part of the beach.The telephoto lens makes the two reactors at Heysham look much closer than they are.
Lug Worm Beds on Preesall Sands The only feature in this square were the millions of lug worm casts, and a mirage. Wyre Light, seen in the distance, is well outside the square.
Lug Worm Beds on Preesall Sands
The only feature in this square were the millions of lug worm casts, and a mirage. Wyre Light, seen in the distance, is well outside the square.
Shallow Channel on Preesall Sands Looking north-east towards Heysham Power station
Shallow Channel on Preesall Sands
Looking north-east towards Heysham Power station
Shallow Channels on Preesall Sands Nearly 3Kms from Knott End and still no sign of the sea. Fortunately this was taken just after low tide on one of the lower tides of the year
Shallow Channels on Preesall Sands
Nearly 3Kms from Knott End and still no sign of the sea. Fortunately this was taken just after low tide on one of the lower tides of the year
Old wreck on Preesall Sands
Old wreck on Preesall Sands
Shallow Channel on Preesall Sands Basically most of the squares along Preesall and Cockerham Sands are very similar the only features are these channels and the odd Wreck
Shallow Channel on Preesall Sands
Basically most of the squares along Preesall and Cockerham Sands are very similar the only features are these channels and the odd Wreck
Shallow tidal channels Preesall Sands
Shallow tidal channels Preesall Sands
Tide out Preesall Sands
Tide out Preesall Sands
Lost pipeline These structures, way out in Morecambe Bay, probably carried a sewage pipe in the days when pumping offshore seemed appropriate. There is still an outlet for 'clean' waste water on the shore in line with these supports. Heysham Power Station just visible in the distance.
Lost pipeline
These structures, way out in Morecambe Bay, probably carried a sewage pipe in the days when pumping offshore seemed appropriate. There is still an outlet for 'clean' waste water on the shore in line with these supports. Heysham Power Station just visible in the distance.
Flight Path Low tide! The beach is used in many ways
Flight Path
Low tide! The beach is used in many ways
Presall Sands Looking towards Heysham. To the right a very large ship is making its way along the sand it seems.
Presall Sands
Looking towards Heysham. To the right a very large ship is making its way along the sand it seems.
Tracks in the sand Pretty much all there is in this square other than these vehicle tracks are lug worm casts, rippled sand and the odd cockle shell and sea urchin case
Tracks in the sand
Pretty much all there is in this square other than these vehicle tracks are lug worm casts, rippled sand and the odd cockle shell and sea urchin case
Preesall Sands Finding a feature on the desolate mudflats was a real bonus
Preesall Sands
Finding a feature on the desolate mudflats was a real bonus
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Bernard Wharf is located at Grid Ref: SD3551 (Lat: 53.95152, Lng: -2.9916193)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Wyre

Police Authority: Lancashire

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