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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.

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Spot Red & Pinkfeet

A fantastic autumn day on site with the sound of Pinkfeet filling the air on and off all day also a Spotted Redshank was on the Mere

Spot Red & Pinkfeet

Lots of Pink-footed Geese are back, in the region of 1000+ but difficult to know how many exactly.

A Spotted Redshank announced it's arrival on the mere around midday with it's distinctive 'chewitt' call, and spent a while on the mere. A Common Sandpiper was seen from Harrier Hide, the usual Ruff, Snipe and Lapwings around the site and a small number of Black-tailed Godwits with a high ratio of juveniles today.

A Little Egret flew over the Mere in the morning.

At least 3 Marsh Harrier were seen and a juv Peregrine.

A Chiffchaff was singing within earshot of In Focus.

Few reports recieved today, please pop in to In Focus to report your sightings and any counts you might have or for an update on where to see birds on site.

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