I remember Dom posting a few photographs of the Claypit being flooded last year to make a lake similar to Blashford Lakes.
Michael mentioned the other week it was flooded as high as its probably going to be but there hasnt been any mention of it opening?
Perhaps they are building a nice hide close enough for the public+Photographers to view the wild fowl when it arrives.
If any of Arne staff could enlighten on when it might open it would be nice!
Cheers
Pete
Capturing the Light with an original perspective displayed in every Photograph..perhaps
Think Paul and Rob got on top of the dog problem as it was really bad about 3 years ago but have not seen anyone with a dog off lead for a couple of years.Don't think they can be stopped altogether because footpaths probably but they do little damage if on lead.
Usual story, irresponsible minority, same goes for some parents too, I'd like to see footballs banned as well!
The clay pit is indeed nearly full up, but as Dom says it is pretty barren of wildlife and will be for a while. It is still not owned by the RSPB (neither is the clay road up to it) so it is still out of bounds for the forseeable future.
We do plan to open it up to the public at some point but it will depend on how successful the project is for wildlife and how we can minimise the impact on the heathland surrounding it.
We shall keep you posted.
Why are we all worried about that though when there are displaying firecrest in the carpark!!!!!!!!!! If they breed here this year it will be jaw droppingly amazing!
The claypit will be a great source for wader birds and wet fowl..I like to get some nice photographs of these birds and I am hoping that the clay pit will be a realiable source for similar to what you find at Blashford Lakes near ringwood..I was just curious Robert..and yes its great the firecrests might breed there this year..if you can ever find the little B's..:-)
Any news on if they are going to build a Hide near the claypit RoB..?
Yes 'Robert' - we'd like spoonbills and avocets and ospreys AND breeding firecrests please! All within 30 feet of the new hide. Anything I missed...?
yepp a few things..:-)
Cafe and scopes as well to be provided with webcams on exotic nests 24/7 as well.
well we are still waiting patiently for news on the Clay Pit..would be interesting to see what its like..no photos Dom..you can do it Dom..:-)
As are we all Pete - See Robs comment from the 8th March - It is not going to be a quick process but as he said we will keep you posted when any developments occur. Please be patient. Remember there is always a lot of other exciting stuff happening at Arne!