The hide at the RSPB Snettisham nature reserve was damaged by the biggest tidal surge to hit the Norfolk and Suffolk coasts for 60 years in December 2013. The surge demolished bird roosting banks and damaged the hides beyond repair.

The nature reserve lies on the edge of the expansive tidal mudflats of The Wash, an important site for wading birds and wildfowl. Every year thousands of people travel to Snettisham to witness the aerial displays of the vast number of birds attracted to The Wash. The reserve now offers refuge to 450,000 wildfowl and waders. 

The project has so far received a grant from the Wren FCC Community Action Fund, alongside two other community trusts, plus donations raised from a CrowdFunding appeal, local businesses and individuals. However, the charity is still a way from achieving their required total. 

The much-needed funds will help to build a bigger, more storm resilient structure; this will replace two hides that were lost to the flood. The new hide gives access to the fantastic views Snettisham offers - improving visibility of wildlife for all their visitors. It is crucially important to the charity that they offer visitors the opportunity to learn and enjoy the special landscape of The Wash and the wealth of wildlife in front of them.