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‘Hide & Seek’ begins at Druridge Pools

Work has started on the replacement of Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s North Hide at its Druridge Pools nature reserve.

The work is part of the wildlife charity’s ‘Hide & Seek’ project which will refurbish three existing wildlife hides and create a new viewpoint on the popular Druridge Bay reserve.

The hides and screens on the site have been in place for over 20 years, during which time, use by members of the public and harsh coastal weather conditions have taken their toll and the structures are in a very poor state of repair.

The wooden parts of the North Hide have been removed and a completely refurbished hide will replace it.

Throughout the project, the work will be carried out by a team of staff and volunteers who aim to complete it by the end of April, however this is dependent on weather conditions and may be delayed even further to avoid the bird-breeding season. Access around the site will be limited until the hide is finished.

The refurbishments are being made possible thanks to a grant of £9,600 for a project from the Ventient Sisters North Steads Windfarm Community Benefit Fund at the Community Foundation.

Druridge Pools is a haven for bird life. Over the course of the year a regular visitor to the site can be expected to record over 100 different species.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Northumberland Wildlife Trust .