Sunday 30th November

Lots of walkers. Kingfisher on the Itchen.

Funny smell and a muntjac on the pond path. Probably not connected.

Beer cans.

Had a chat with a group of five runners. 

Friday November 29th staff update

Raked off the remaining cut sections as part of our meadow management.

Cut some low branches on the boardwalk. Another might need cutting but requires and chainsaw.

Levels are very low, particularly rec side. In discussion with winchester city council about potential solution.

Thabks for all your blogs and support!

Sam

Friday 28th November

​Very quiet apart from two squirrels and some blackbirds. Passed a couple of runners but no one else on site 

Thursday 27th November

Quiet, one painter, three visitors, minimal litter. 

Kingfisher at north end of Redhole Stream.

There’s a log/weed blockage solidifying further down Redhole Stream.

Sunday 23rd November

 A few walkers, some not being very courteous to a swan on the path.

My favourite photographers were in.  Very sweet couple, loads of expensive equipment, never see anything!  

No litter.

On the way out, I noted the rugby club were using the pathway between pitches for training exercises.  This is a well used route from the west side of the park to the NW bridge.  They don't normally use it, other than for spectating parents (who have to be kept back from the touchline with tape, but that's another story). I asked politely if they could keep it free for nature reserve access.  I got a load of condescending mansplaining from one of the coaches. I spoke to the person in charge and he said he would keep it free in future, so it is possible after all 🙄.  

Saturday 22nd November

Quiet and damp. Admired the recent meadow cutting. Not much litter today,  but one syringe plunger and one bag of cannabis sweets. 

Thursday 20th - all OK

Just a few visitors and photographers. And an artist capturing late Autumnal colours! Almost no litter. Perfect Thursday visit.