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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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Little Egrets

Two Little Egrets on the reserve today. Birds have been present pretty much non-stop since March. At least 3 Grey Heron also present today.

Rather windy again so some difficult viewing condition later in the day. Curlew Sandpiper again reported from the United Utilities Hide, 20 summer plumage Dunlin,  5 Ringed Plover and Wheatear from there.

Other waders included 150+ Lapwing, 10+ Redshank, 50+ Avocet, 2 Black-tailed Godwit and at least one Little Ringed Plover.

Many Common Swift over the reserve fields today as well as House Martin and Swallow.

Plenty of warblers in song within the grounds, nature trail and red bed walk.

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