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.
Hobby this afternoon over Woodend Marsh. Drake Garganey from the Ron Barker Hide. Two Little Gull and Common Tern still on Woodend Marsh viewed from the UU Hide. Green Sandpiper in front of the Hale Hide.
Plenty of Avocet, some with chicks. Many Common Swift hunting over the reserve this afternoon. Little Ringed Plover on the Mere. No reports of the Glossy Ibis.
Cuckoo still present today near the Janet Kear Hide.
