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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1 min read • 30 January 2015

Another pleasant start to the day, clear with light winds which progressively got stronger throughout the day.

Good for raptors with 8 Common Buzzard, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, 2 Kestrel and 2 Sparrowhawk. Yesterday 2 Merlin hunting a presumed Meadow Pipit.

At least 1500 Whooper Swan roosting on the reserve. Perhaps a few less Pink-footed Geese currently around, although any flocks are well worth scanning through for rarer geese.

Waders included 800+ Lapwing, 30+ Ruff, 4 Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Oystercatcher and a few Common Snipe.

Other birds included Little Egret and Barn Owl.

It's currently possible to see over 60 species in a day on the reserve.

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