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.
Spotted Redshank on Vinson's Marsh this morning. Fourteen Ruff, 350+ Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 3 Curlew, 2 Whimbrel, 6 Dunlin, 3 Snipe, a few Avocet and Oystercatcher, 150 Lapwing.
Common Tern and the final fledged chick on the Mere.
Tufted Duck with chicks on the Mere.
Two Raven, 3 Little Grebe.
Red Kite, Buzzard, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk and Marsh Harrier all today.
