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.

Weekend News

1 min read • 16 July 2017

A weak rain front moved south late Saturday early Sunday produced a few new waders in.

Six Green Sandpiper from the Ron Barker Hide this morning, 2 Common Sandpiper on the Mere, 8 Ruff, 8 Dunlin, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 15 Black-tailed Godwit, 150+ Lapwing, 5 Oystercatcher and Avocet.

A first summer/second winter Little Gull again from the Ron Barker Hide.

Immature Hobby towards outer Sunleys Marsh mid morning.

At least 7 Common Tern. Gadwall with recently hatched chicks on the Mere.

Tawny Owl seen in flight near the United Utilities Hide yesterday.

Yesterday a breeding plumaged Cattle Egret spent a short while on the Mere.

Further updates by the end of today.