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.
The adult male Hen Harrier put in an appearance mid afternoon. More raptors today with 6 Common Buzzard, Marsh Harrier, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk.
At least 600 Pink-footed Geese present during the day. It's not too late to turn up a rarer goose or two among these flocks.
Still 8 Avocet, 1500+ Lapwing, 60+ Ruff, 30+ Oystercatcher, 6 Common Snipe (from the Gladstone Hide), 10+ Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Ringed Plover and Dunlin.
