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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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Red Kite

Todays highlight was a Red Kite that flew past the In Focus shop late afternoon, it looked like an immature bird from the previous year so almost certainly the same individual that has been present in the wider area for a year or so. Other raptors today included a Hobby seen from various spots around the reserve, also the usual Common Buzzards, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk seen.

At least 1 Cuckoo was seen and heard near the Harrier Hide also Water Rail heard calling there.

Still good numbers of Black-tailed Godwits around the site and a few Little Ringed Plover still to be seen.

 

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