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.
The first Marsh Harrier sighting for a few weeks, a female type. Keeping our fingers crossed the last years pair will return again to breed.
The WEBS count this morning produced; 995 Whooper Swan, 121 Greylag, 58 Canada, 530 Wigeon, 870 Teal, 285 Pintail, 13 Shoveler, 18 Pochard, 17 Tufted Duck, 2 Goldeneye, 13 Cormorant, 71 Oystercatcher, 58 Avocet, 6 Ringed Plover, 68 Ruff, 7 Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew, 210 Lapwing and 2 Grey Heron.
