David Wilding
Site Manager.
Thursday, 28 May 2020
Otmoor rspb 'A partial re-opening' 28th May
“Otmoor nature reserve is now partially open. Most reserve paths are open except for the visitor trail that leads to the reedbed. Due to social distancing guidelines it is currently not possible to open this section of the reserve
for visitor access. The hides and viewing screens will also remain closed. Car parking charges remain in place for non-members £2 per car. We would like to thank you for your patience during this difficult time.”
David Wilding
Site Manager.
David Wilding
Site Manager.
so same as the last ten weeks then?
ReplyDeleteThe path to the reedbeds is narrower that's all. In the open air and keeping moving,that should be no real problem. I can't help feeling this is just an excuse somehow, as you don't really want people there. Like the lousy hides with hardly any roofs on. With no real tree cover, we are very exposed to extremes of weather with nowhere to shelter
ReplyDeleteMaybe they could create passing places every 50 yards or so along the path to the reed bed..... easily done.
ReplyDeleteI'd also add it's about time this reserve built some proper hides... the current ones are woefully inadequate
ReplyDeleteAnd provide very little shelter from the elements. This time of year heat stroke is a very real risk especially when there is so little shade on the reserve due to its lack of tree cover and exposed nature. We all love the outdoors however a little consideration for the RSPB members and other visitors who support this organisation and make reserves like this possible would be nice
I cannot fathom why the rspb don't tarmac the relatively short stretch of bridleway between the cattle pens and the turning to Noke. It would allow visitors to view much of the reserve from the comfort of their own car,
ReplyDeletea one way system would need to be inplace. It worked very well on our visit to Whipsnade last autumn.
And while you’re at it, please can the bitterns be put in a cage to make viewing them easier. This worked very well on our visit to the Cotswold wildlife park last year.
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