The Pyewipe hide

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22 Feb 2021 22:59 #3739 by John T Goy
Replied by John T Goy on topic The Pyewipe hide
I remember many years ago on one of my regular trips to the LGI I often called at Fairburn Ings, one time I decided to visit Linn Dyke hide only to find it had been burned down, it was replaced sometime later with a shipping container with windows and seats, much more secure and rainproof, far as I know its still there. Nothing to do with the above but food for thought!
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20 Feb 2021 09:19 - 20 Feb 2021 09:22 #3735 by John Walker
Replied by John Walker on topic The Pyewipe hide
16 years ago I visited a c 300 acre wetland site which had 2 new large timber hides burnt down within weeks of construction
They were replaced with modified shipping containers , so graffiti was the worst that was done, the metal benches were covered in fireproof cladding to provide comfort
The reserve was iin Northumberland and a new housing estate had been built nearby including some social housing
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18 Feb 2021 09:31 #3730 by Jim Wright
Replied by Jim Wright on topic The Pyewipe hide
Thanks Brian - and welcome to the Lincs Bird Club.

At the proposed new wader mitigation site by the Novartis factory on the outskirts of Grimsby, there will be CCTV which might offer some measure of security against the prospect of vandalism.

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17 Feb 2021 16:24 #3725 by Brian Leman
Replied by Brian Leman on topic The Pyewipe hide
There was two hide's, they were there for RSPB members and everyone who used them had a key. the one on the wall was tipped over and i think the other was set on fire.
I think it's too open for vandalism aroun there.
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05 Feb 2021 09:53 - 05 Feb 2021 09:54 #3677 by Jim Wright
Replied by Jim Wright on topic The Pyewipe hide
Important questions. The location is excellent for estuary-watching, but the hide must have been highly vulnerable to vandalism.
Like Phil, I'd be interested to note the dates of construction/abandonment and which organisation(s) funded it.
It would be great if it could be replicated by something more secure.
Anyone got any ideas?
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05 Feb 2021 08:41 #3675 by Phil Jones
The Pyewipe hide was created by Phil Jones
Being newish to the area, I was wondering if anyone knew the history of the abandoned hide at Pyewipe. Who owned it, when and why was it abandoned? Thanks.

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