News Birds devouring oval The turf restoration works on the Cowes Recreation Reserve are looking a little worse for wear. by . Published March 18, 2025 Link copied! Copy failed! The turf on the Cowes oval, which was looking lush in February, is now looking patchy and dry thanks to flocks of hungry birds. Updated September 03, 2025 10:05 pm | 3 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!