Friday 30th January

A very nice morning in the reserve was very quiet today, just one jogger. Enjoyed a Grey Heron on top of the dead tree, as well as a Sparrowhawk, as I was leaving the reserve. Also walked around the reserve yesterday, and all was ok both days.

Thursday 29th January - all OK

Met Mike (work party volunteer) who checked the entrance and southern half. Just a couple of folk around.

quiet

 only 2 walkers and not a lot of litter. But I'd love to talk to a psychologist about the whys and wherefores of what people do leave behind. I can understand fag papers by a bench but a pork chop still in its packet? I'm totally baffled.

13 ducks by art School being rather noisy. A mix of other birds. Tiny bit of water running over path but I confidently predict there will be more if tomorrow's weather forecast is accurate.

Sunday 25th January

 A few soggy walkers and runners.  Had a chat about fast running with two young (to me) lads and they were very polite, and one middle-aged man who wasn't.

Someone fishing by the Art College.  Two boys with fishing rods were dropped off by the Durngate entrance as I left.

Saturday 24th January

Sad to see more evidence of fires on the glade.  Two areas of turf damage. A party at the paddling stream to clear - litter and a muddy hoodie in the water. Otherwise quiet, and a little sun breaking through on a lovely morning. 

Friday 23rd January

​All looks okay on the South. Very quiet, apart from a few mallards and I think a flock of siskins. 

Thursday 22nd

All quiet, just me and a Muntjac deer today. Plenty of water around and the river the highest I've seen it for a while. Some litter cleared and someone has left a hoodie and a glove at the top picnic area. I've left them on the bench in case someone wants to claim them.