
The annual problem with meat supplies has come around once again , and this time it is a good month earlier than other years. Our supplier in Herefordshire went out of business so we are now having meat brought in from a greater distance.

I hope to find out if this situation is going to continue later today.
"Bob, the Butcher" is our saving grace as his local business has been able to supply us with enough meat to carry through the weekends to date.
We currently have a buzzard in one of our rehabilitation units. The bird is in need of fresh primary feathers but it will be a good time before they are going to be replenished by new growth.
We are looking into providing more hide space. The siting of another hide for photographers is proving to be a lot easier than finding a suitable area for an additional 45ft hide for kite watchers. Work on both facilities is supposed to start later this winter so more study of the possibilities is urgently required.