Thursday 7th

Lovely day, about a dozen visitors enjoying the reserve. Tiny bit of litter. 

The pond is very scummy, doesn't look too good, I don't know if a sluice gate can be opened somewhere to flush it through? 

It might be worth putting some chalk available for the notice boards next to the bridge. I notice the back of the boards have been scratched with someone writing with a stone or similar. 

Wednesday 6th May

 Quiet on the reserve this morning with only two couples strolling round. Heard my first cuckoo very faintly as some distance away.

Very little litter.

Sunday 3rd May

 Lots of walkers, two well trained (by me) runners.

Saturday 2nd May

Saw a water vole swimming around the perimeter of the pool near River Park bridge, very exciting. Lots more litter from drinking, only to be expected in warm weather. A man on a bike hurtled past me and ignored my attempt to speak to him. An enormous heap of dog mess near the bridge.

Otherwise a lovely morning with friendly chats with some of our regular visitors. Comfrey coming out, looking very handsome.

Friday 1st May

​All okay on site, lots of runners and bird song and I’ve seen my first ducklings of the year. 

Thursday 30th April

All good, a few visitors, no litter, lovely weather. 

Wednesday 29th April

 The new signage looks great - so much better!

Met a couple of WCC staff studying  the new Durngate board one was aware of the sewage pipe from Harestock on the reserve and he asked how they could visit the sanctuary area. Suggested they look on the Trust website under events to see if any guided walks planned - wasn't sure of any dates Sam?

Cleared lots of twigs and small branches from the path at the southern end. Sadly large amount of litter by the Durngate bench along with the blue bag of bedding.