Many of you will have heard that we've had a lovely family of tawny owls nesting in the trees on the reserve. The two youngsters started branching (coming out of the nest hole and clambering around the nearby trees) a week or so ago with the watchful adult nearby.
It has been fantastic to show these wonderful birds to people but to ensure that we're minimising the disturbance we have made the decision to close the path that takes you close to the family of owls for the time being.
We are hoping to open up the path to allow viewing for short periods when a member of the RSPB team is available to manage the viewing and ensure that everyone keeps a respectful distance from the owls.
We are sure that you will appreciate that the welfare of our wildlife must be a priority. Thank you for your understanding.