cool cloudy

 several walkers around. Little litter. Only 1 swan. Met a group from Peter Symonds' College.

Sunday 17th May

Race for Life on in the park.  A few walkers out and about.  Party litter in the trees by the pond path.  One woman told me that last time she visited, there were police present which put her off coming.  I reassured her that it was safe place, but may not have been very convincing given I was clutching four empty voddie tins at the time.

staff update 16th may

Dead moved off path and wonky sign to be fixed by contractors monday.

Should have a work party down to cut paths back and give a little spruce around the reserve .

Thanks all for your reports!

Sam

Saturday 16th May

Barbecue and bonfire on the glade. Lots of cider cans and beefburger packets. A dead deer by the River Park bridge. I phoned Sam. Lots of broken glass at the paddling stream. The same man cycling very fast stopped when he saw me. I thanked him but he got on again afterwards!

Otherwise another beautiful morning with chats to visitors and lovely Ragged Robin, Guelder Rose and Water Avens.

Thursday 14 May - all OK

Very quiet, couple of runners, minimal litter barring picnic remains in the Glade.

Wednesday 13th May

 Very quiet but there had just been a heavy rain shower! Chatted to a couple of bird watchers who come out regularly from Andover taking photos at the pond. The water level in the pond has greatly dropped.  There is a bottle in the pond but too far out to reach otherwise only a bit of litter at the Durngate bench

Little egret fishing in the old outdoor swimming pool area.

Swarovski Binocular Event

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