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.
A brief update. The first Curlew of the year flew over the Mere calling this morning. No surprises to note the Avocet numbers have increased to 20. A flock of 23 Common Snipe was noteworthy.
Raptors included Peregrine, Marsh Harrier, 6+ Common Buzzard, 2 Kestrel and Sparrowhawk.
Currently it's possible to see 60-70 species of wild bird on the reserve.
