25/11/23 9.00 - 13.00 Blashford North. Water level in Ibsley Water still rising such that the rail in front of Goosander Hide is now completely submerged, only the top of one upright visible. All else appears OK except for the large quantity of gravel washed off the path over to Tern Hide. 

Circuit of Ellingham Lake

 20 Nov 11.30 1 hr litter pick around Ellingham Lake and to pedestrian entrance off Ellingham Drove, where most litter found

 18/11/23 9.00 - 13.00 Blashford North. Water levels in Ibsley Water still rising such that the rail in front of Goosander is practically covered and one of the rafts has floated away from the shore whilst the other has one corner under water!! Falling tree by the Mockbeggar fence near the east end of the cross path has dropped a bit further. Hides all clear.

Circuit of Ivy Lake

 I hr 11am to 12 13th Nov.

A lot of litter collected in Ivy Lane, very little on paths through reserve.  No other issues. Updated Tern Hide sightings board.

Nicky

 11/11/2023 Blashford North  9.00 - 12.30 Beautiful morning weatherwise. Appears to be a change in the % of gulls to 'ducks' on Ibsley today. - more ducks, less gulls. Still not huge numbers though. Issues/hazards reported to Catherine.

Goosander and Rockford paths

 6th November checked Goosander hide no litter but some around road entrances.  Path fine despite recent rain. Also Rockford Path to the screen no problems.  Water receding at Tern Hide car park but leaving mud.  On the path to the hide the surface gravel has been washed to the side.

Nicky

 04/11/2023  Blashford North 9.00 - 12.30. Unsurprisingly effects of heavy rain apparent. Issues of note reported to Catherine. Evidence of gathering in Goosander Hide - probably yesterday. Benches moved, bag of rubbish left, fortunately only right hand window left unlatched.