23/09/23 9.00 - 13.00 Blashford North. Verges on both east and west paths to Lapwing need cutting back, particularly the nettles. Worst part is north of bench on eastern path. Reeds also falling over the boardwalk probably due to the wind and rain during the week. Lapwing and common sandpiper on spit in front of Lapwing Hide but view limited by vegetation on the shoreline, which needs clearing. Report given to Catherine regarding presumed flood damage on path to Tern Hide. Potential trip hazards.

Goosander and Wild Walk

 18th Sept 11.30 and 1.30 fir 1.5 hrs total, visited Goosander Hide no issues. Later Wild Walk very little litter but Ellingham Lake E path could do with cutting back in places, especially southern end.  Mainly nettles.

Nicky

 Jacki 16/09/23 9.00 - 13.00 Blashford North. Shoreline needs clearing in front of Lapwing Hide. Just managed to see a lapwing on the spit [first for a long time] just before it disappeared behind the vegetation. Some rubbish inside Goosander Hide, otherwise all else appeared OK except for the verges that need trimming.

Jacki 09/09/2023 9.00 - 13.00 Blashford North   All appears OK although the verges could do with 'mowing', and nettles cutting back particularly near the northern bench on the eastern section of the path to Lapwing. Hornets nest at Lapwing growing well! but situated at a distance which is unlikely to affect visitors.

 Jacki 02/09/2023 9.00 - 13.00 Blashford North. A lot of weed in the bay in front of Goosander. Not sure of the reason/cause. A flock of cormorants were chasing around Ibsley; possibly driving Carp fry and fish into the bays as they did last year, This may have stirred up the weed in the water. One cormorant was seen struggling to free itself from the water at one stage in front of Goosander. Heron and egrets were watching and following ?hoping to take advantage of some potential food. All else appeared OK.

Some visitors were very keen to find out what interesting fungi was about. Might be worth another fungi Blog, Pete!!