More big high tides!
After the tidal flooding at the beginning of January we have got a bit of work to do fixing fences in the fields and on the merse, but there's no point in doing it just yet, as we have even more big tides on the way!
Today (Fri 31st Jan) is a 10 metre high tide at 12:15 and tomorrow (Sat 1st Feb) will be a 10.2 metre at 1pm and with the southerly winds we are forecast we could see the merse completely under water again, and maybe even a bit of flooding into the fields.
It can be a superb spectacle to see these huge tides roll in, and not just to see the force of the water but also the massive flocks of Dunlin, Knot, Oystercatcher, Golden Plover, Redshank, Shelduck and Pintail that can be flying along the tideline!
It's best to get to the Saltcot Merse Observatory 2 hours before the high tide to make the most of it. We hope to see some of you there!
