Reserve update Tuesday 8th April

With the weather improving, so does the pressures on the reserve. Thanks Richard for highlighting where people have been swimming. A different location to the useful spot. Probably the worst place someone could swim as it will damage the bank repairs and contribute to erosion uring periods of high levels, maybe they would listen to that? Also worth reminding them there is a sewage outlet a few hundred metres upstream on that river, but it does effect the Barton too due to connecting streams. They don't need to know how little discharge actually comes out!

The pressure does highlight the value of having you all on site so thank you for your time.

On another note I heard my first sedge and reed warbler today. In the south the pond had at least two pairs of sedge warblers present. The 15 ducklings emerged and walked down the path. One duckling had enough and lost itself from it's family who had walked to he main river, with a member of the public we carried the little one to join its family.

We had 2 of our practical work party volunteers out on site too. We have made some boardwalk repairs and the bridge repair. There is still more to go but hopefully that's the worst of it. If you notice any issues please post on the blog or if urgent don't hesitate to call.

Thanks again,

Sam