Sun 31st August

Weather wasn't sure what to do with itself today, rain and cloud then blue skies and sun.

Started off with trimming the glade, no litter thanks to Rachel's litter pick yesterday. 

Moved onto red hole stream path and strimmed the southern end.

Saw the lovely cygnets with still some growing to do, takes a long time I had no idea.

Strimmed the left side of the top loop before a downpour ruined my session. 

Replaced the chain and lock on the right side top loop gate. 

Quick strim of the pond memorial as well.

Found Lynne and Dave today and had a nice chat with both. 

Couple visitors reported a muntjac with a maggoty leg hiding under the new boardwalk at the top end. Went to investigate but couldn't see it. 

Then played defense on my way out as two separate groups with fishing gear AND a guy on an electric scooter all tried coming in at once, a coordinated attack! Luckily all were understanding and left after a quick word.

Redid the chalk on the info board at durngate, the yellow chalk won't come off!