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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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Scaup

Before the wild weather arrived mid afternoon there were a few sightings of interest, the 1st winter male Scaup re-appeared on the Mere and was showing well at times alongside Tufted Duck for comparison. Also 2 redhead Goosander flew over the Mere early afternoon.

1st winter male Scaup on the Mere (Tony Disley)

The adult Swallow was still around today in the corner of the Mere to the left of the In Focus shop. Few other reports. Hopefully the storm may bring in some other interesting sightings.......

For a fuller picture of whats been seen, see the reports from previous days

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