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.