The recently compromised Cygnus Hide at Kelly's Swamp may as well be a
plate glass shop window! The birds are about 1.5 metres below the hide
so the ludicrous screen that attempts to block out back-lighting needs
to be at least doubled in height if it were to be effective. Even then
the sieve-like flooring would not provide an effective screen between
birds and would-be bird observers. It amazes me that after 25 years, at
least, of being a brilliant bird hide that it has been now so badly
buggered up! The most effective use of the hide in its current
configuration is to peer around it rather than attempt to enter it!!
I apologise to those who might find this point of view offensive. I
have refrained from additional criticism in the fervent hope that this
gross misjudgement might be rectified forthwith.
Milburn
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