03/08/2024   9.00 - 13.00   Blashford North   Usual bramble and nettle trimming of paths, and hide checks. Windows left open in Goosander and Lapwing hides. Piece of wood broken off from inside of the Goosander door - left on desk in office.  Only 4 ponies seen on the spit north of Goosander hide, but very likely the other 2 were hidden behind the bramble bushes. Plenty of birds out on the lake but best views from Lapwing Hide including large groups of Great Crested Grebes. Ruddy Duck seen by visitor from Tern Hide. Lapwing flew onto the shore there also. Footpath from upper car park to Centre car park could do with a resurface to reduce wet/muddy areas after rain.