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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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Reserve Sightings

Siberian Chiffchaff still present this morning with 2+ Common Chiffchaff.

A count of 70 Avocet this afternoon is the highest of the year so far. Most of these birds are seen from the Ron Barker Hide. At least 81 Ruff including the breeding plumage male.

Near breeding plumage Mediterranean Gull on the Mere late afternoon.

A Stoat showed well from the Janet Kear Hide, also Great Spotted Woodpecker and some smart looking breeding plumage male Reed Bunting.

Keep an eye out for the numerous Brown Hare present across the reserve.

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