Sunday 19th January

Several walkers, a couple of runners.

Branch sagging by the NW bridge entrance.  I gave it a tug and it's a bit creaky.

Saturday 18th January

Very quiet at 9.30am, not even runners. Drinking at the Durngate bench with lots left behind. Very unpleasant human deposit and soiled underwear on the glade.

Mallards pairing up and the early shoots of Flag Iris starting to show.

Friendly visitors arriving as I was leaving.

Thursday 16th - late post

 All good on Thursday. Met Sheila the Trust photographer, nice shots of the Kingfisher. Minimal litter.

Friday 17th January

Lots of bird song today, I saw a very pretty Muntjac Doe and a water rail, and once again I forgot my camera. I didn’t see anybody on site today and didn’t seem to be much litter either.

Thursday 16th Jan

Pretty calm and a little dull on the moors today.  A few joggers and a couple of photographers, two of whom have never been before so had a nice chat.  They were lucky to have seen their first Water Rail. Usual bouncy boardwalk which is gradually deteriorating over time. Sam said they have a quote to replace. Saw what I thought was a muntjac? 

Wednesday 15th January

 Very mild morning especially after the sun came out. A moderate amount of litter especially at the Durngate bench. Met several people enjoying a stroll round. Also two young lads fishing opposite the old swimming pool area. Despite having a pleasant chat and explaining why fishing isn't allowed on a nature reserve,  they refused (albeit politely!) to leave. They had given up by the time I got back to the bridge.

Anne and Tim

still chilly

 couple of runners, pond still frozen (bet that branch didn't put itself there). Evidence of moles along the path to pond. Heard a cetti's warbler and saw a heron being mobbed by a gull - with loads of sound.

Sorted the damaged tree opposite canoe club. Easier than expected as it was completely rotten, solely held up by ivy. Also snipped a bit of ivy and bramble around the site - yes, it's already growing!

No recent rain, water 37.19m and rising!