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 • 11 April 2015

Quite a change compared to the previous few days with rain early on and a blustery cool wind throughout the day. A couple of Swallow feeding along Langley's Brook may have been wondering what had happened to the summer like conditions.

A limited number of reports included a adult male Marsh Harrier just off the reserve, the first for a couple of weeks. Three Med Gull regularly on the Mere. At least 30 Avocet present, 20+ Oystercatcher, 60+ Black-tailed Godwit.

Tawny Owl again near the Kingfisher Hide.

Yesterday two Willow Tit reported near the Kingfisher Hide. Goldcrest singing around there. Also present a pair of Coal Tit, Song Thrush and Chiffchaff.

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