The Trust is pleased to announce that the canal bridge is now set as open to road traffic. However there will be occasional work being carried out for a few more weeks and so short term delay may occur. The staff working on the site are very reasonable so if there is a delay you are advised to have a word with them. In addition to this boat traffic on the canal is now possible and may cause delays as was the case previously.
Rodley Nature Reserve will open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11th January 2023. Normal winter opening times will apply until the end of February :-
Reserve 9am – 4pm
Visitor Centre 10am – 3.30pm
Access is by foot along the canal towpath until further notice.
The most recent outbreaks are the largest ever and have killed many thousands of birds. Seabirds and geese have been particularly badly affected but it can affect other species too.
Several dead and sick geese were seen on the Lagoon and Wet Grassland on 1st January this year. We have already reported these to Defra ( Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).
What you should and should not do if you find any dead or sick birds on the Reserve –
- Report them at the Visitor Centre or by email to info@rodleynaturereserve.org We need to know where on the Reserve you saw the birds; the date you saw them, how many and what species if known.
- Do not pick up or touch any dead or sick birds.
- Do not touch any bird feathers or surfaces contaminated with their droppings.
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