22/02/2025  9.00 - 13.00   Blashford North  Paths and hides checked. Drainage channel clearance required under and beyond fence into Mockbeggar at east end of the cross path. 

Reserve very busy.  Sunny, calm day giving excellent views of the large number of birds well scattered across Ibsley Water, particularly from Lapwing hide. Plenty of pairing and 'defence of females' going on amongst the Widgeon, Pintail etc. !!