Hide closure: Sunday 9 November
No access to Ron Barker, Hale and Mere View Hides
Unfortunately, we have had a recent case of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in our collection birds. To prevent further spread of the disease, we are putting in place some additional protection measures, which includes testing the birds in our duckery. To allow our teams the time and space to do this, we’ve temporarily closed this part of the wetland reserve and will reopen on Monday 10 November.
A Bittern was seen in flight from the Reed Bed Walk dropping in the pool towards the Sewage Works, an unusual summer record. Off hand we can't remember a July record for this species, although two years ago a bird arrived at the beginning of August.
