RSPB Freiston shore
ATL has completed work at RSPB Freiston Shore
A new bird viewing hide has been built at the RSPB Freiston Shore reserve, near Boston in Lincolnshire.
The RSPB Freiston shore bird hide project was designed by Norwegian bird hide Specialists Biotope . Biotope provided a finished design for birdwatching, combining architectural design alongside caring for nature. The new hide creates an open and inviting architecture aimed at connecting people with nature. This hide achieves the careful balance between the need for visibility and shelter to attract visitors, whilst blending into the landscape and remaining sympathetic to the sensitivities of the birds and their habitats.
ATL was appointed to the project by principle contractor Walker Construction Ltd. Faced with some of the harshest Lincolnshire ‘Wash’ weather, Walker Construction battled through it all to deliver the building shell.
Construction of the hide was undertaken by Walker Construction in very challenging weather conditions
ATL provided design input and the specification and production of the heat soak toughened and laminated glass viewing panels. As ever our technician team carefully completed the installation and sealing of the viewing panels on site.
The view across the lagoon at low tide
The ATL viewing panel installation at RSPB Fresiton shore
RSPB Freiston Shore is an internationally important saltmarsh lagoon habitat. This new bird hide will provide a unique outlook over the lagoon. The hide will be partially submerged underwater so visitors to the hide will have the opportunity to view through ATL’s viewing panels and be eyelevel with the birds sitting in and around the water.
This is just another example of the breadth of ATL’s project experience. We wish the RSPB Freiston shore project every future success. You can view more details about Freiston shore here
