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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Paul Britton

Martin Mere wetland centre closed over bird flu outbreak with major festival cancelled

The popular Martin Mere wetland centre has closed temporarily after a case of avian flu was confirmed in its collection of birds. And the attraction has confirmed that as a result, bosses were left with 'no option' but to cancel a major birdwatching festival due to be held this weekend.

The North West Bird Watching Festival 2022 on Saturday and Sunday has been postponed to a later date. Conservation charity the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust runs the popular Martin Mere beauty spot in Burscough, Lancashire.

It remains to be seen whether the attraction will be open for half term, with bosses saying updates would be communicated as soon as possible.

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