The weather this year continues to bring storms, which have already left their mark on our region. Many important nature reserves have been affected, including Big Waters, Gosforth Park, Prestwick Carr and Swallow Pond; all have suffered flooding. One of our counties most affected sites, Allen Banks, has been forced to close.
National Trust – Allen Banks and Staward Gorge
“Over the last month severe weather has devastated Allen Banks and Staward Gorge resulting in many destabilising landslips, the uprooting of large trees, erosion to the river bank and the much loved wobbly bridge being washed away. Over the coming weeks our ranger teams will be monitoring the damage and we’ll keep you updated as we have more news. We do hope to reopen as soon as possible but at the moment we can’t say when that will be.”
For more information about Allen Banks and Staward Gorge please visit the
National Trust’s Website
Birders are advised to take care whilst birding and to wear suitable footwear, especially as many access paths to the counties reserves are still water logged.
A Water Rail exploring a flooded Prestwick Carr by Peter Fletcher.
