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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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In the murk.

Not ideal weather condition for birding today with 5 hours of misty rain making distance viewing difficult. The ducks seemed happy enough, probably due to the limited hunting opportunities for the 3 resident Peregrines.

The Marsh Harriers were out and about, also 2 Common Buzzard and Sparrowhawk.

The Long-tailed Tit flocks contained a couple of Goldcrest and a Grey Wagtail was seen inside the collection area.

There is an early morning swan catch tomorrow, some of which will be featured on the BBC One Show. So the Mere will be quiet early on.

 

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