2025 was a mixed year for breeding birds. It was disappointing, but not completely unexpected, that no early Black-Headed Gull colony formed on Far Point, despite electric fencing and the use of decoys but for those birds that eventually did decide to settle on the Point it was a pretty good breeding season.
The full report is now available to view and download on the Reports/Breeding page where you can also see reports from previous years and other sites.
The Gillmor Discovery Hide replaces a popular wildlife hide previously found along the shingle beach that was destroyed in the big storm of 2013. The new hide has been put on wheels, to protect it from the same fate, allowing site staff to tow it to safety when a major storm is forecast. The hide is named in tribute to the late Robert Gillmor, the well-known wildlife artist who was a local resident for many years.
The new hide is located just inland from the shingle beach on the west side of Cley Marshes. It is approximately a 10-minute walk from the beach car park.
For more details, see the NWT press release.
