05/04/2025  9.00 - 12.30  Educ. Centre and Blashford North  Cleared around the sandpit. Checked paths and hides on the north side. 

2 visitors were seen at the rear of the area by the Swift Tower. They had heard of the rare bees seen earlier in the week and were hoping to see some. I explained that visitors were asked to keep to the paths and avoid straying 'off piste' due to impact on habitats, wildlife, breading birds etc. One asked if it was possible to go on a guided walk led by the Reserve Officer which would take them to areas not normally accessed by visitors. I explained that wasn't the usual practice but to find out the possibilities they should contact Jack and would need to make contact before the day they would like to come. They did indicate that they would be prepared to pay a fee.

Another visitor had seen the new bench in the Hanson Plant and asked if that meant visitors could go there. I indicated that we were still awaiting permission from Bournemouth Water to open the area.

8 lapwings seen on the spit between Lapwing and Goosander hides. Nigel reported seeing some sitting on the scrape.