Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind funds new bird hide at Anderby Creek

Since Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind began in 2021, the project has been committed to creating a positive legacy in the local area of Lincolnshire. We work collaboratively, involving local partners in our project design to minimise impacts to the environment, and sponsor initiatives that will provide lasting value to the local community.

Earlier this year some of the project team visited Anderby to formally open the new bird hide at Anderby Creek which was funded by Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind as part of their local community engagement programme.

The project was completed with the support of Anderby Parish Council and Lincolnshire County Council along with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust who project managed the purchase and construction of the purpose-built hide.

A group of people who attended the bird hide opening inside the bird hut wearing jackets, jeans and a few with binoculars at the opening of the bird hide.

Caption: The opening ceremony was attended by Graham Fisher, Chairman of Anderby Parish Council; Sarah Craythorne, Head of Nature Reserves at the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust; Greg Tomlinson, Development Manager for Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind; David Wright, Land Manager for Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind; Darren Clarke; Kate Percival and Matt Davey from Lincolnshire County Council; Dave Miller, Warden for Wolla Bank Reserve; and Jenny Marsden, Communications Manager at Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind.

“Anderby Marsh has had some recent improvements to create a wonderful wetland in the heart of the Lincolnshire Coastal Country Park. This is great for the wildlife but many visitors to the area were unaware of the site, or the importance of the conservation work Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust does in the area. This wonderful hide now means that anyone can enjoy the splendour of this wildlife spectacle without disturbing the very wildlife they wish to see.” Dave Miller, Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.

Graham Fisher, the Chairman of the local Parish Council, Anderby Creek said “This bird hide is more than timber and glass, it’s a space for learning, for quiet observation for families, for visitors and for everyone who values the wildlife and the coastline. We’re very fortunate to have it here. It represents collaboration, shared purpose and long-term investment in our community and shows what can be done when various organisations get together with a common purpose.”

The hide is built to last 20 years and is located along the King Charles III England Coast Path. Local bird watchers and visitors are already benefitting from the hide and there are plans for educational events in the coming year.

Sarah Craythorne and Dave Miller of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust with Greg Tomlinson and Jenny Marsden of Outer Dowsing Offshore wind at the new hide. They are cutting a red ribbon to the hide.

Caption: Sarah Craythorne and Dave Miller of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust with Greg Tomlinson and Jenny Marsden of Outer Dowsing Offshore wind at the new hide.

“Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind is committed to leaving a positive legacy for neighbouring communities. Nature-positive is a core theme of our community engagement programme, and we hope that this bird hide will provide a place for locals and visitors alike to appreciate the local wildlife and, in doing so, help preserve this special place for many years to come.” Jenny Marsden, Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind.

Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind was granted consent in February 2026 and construction is anticipated to begin in 2028. Up to 100 turbines 33 miles from shore will generate enough power for 1.6million households. Underground cables will be installed in ducts tunnelled from west of Roman Bank Road, underneath Anderby Marsh and beyond the intertidal zone leaving the marsh undisturbed. To stay updated with Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind sign up for our project updates here.