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.
Ruff have been seen in their late summer plumage feeding on Woodend Marsh over the last few days. Yesterday, a hobby was spotted flying over the reserve. A kingfisher has been feeding in the Boathouse Sluice in front of the Ron Barker Hide. A male cuckoo was spotted on Friday perched on the fence posts in Plover Field.
