09/08/2025  9.00 - 13.00   Blashford North   Paths and hides check.  Brambles and trip hazards trimmed where possible. Hides appear OK. 

From Lapwing Hide 5 ponies seen on spit between Lapwing and Goosander. From Goosander a buzzard seen on the same spit searching/feeding on items on the ground - not sure what! Bird carcass hanging from the wire mesh surround, on the southern raft in front of Goosander.

Action required in preparation for the migrant birds return - cut/mow the vegetation along the shore line in front of Lapwing hide to clear sight lines to the spit and the shore. Possibly around the spit between Lapwing and Goosander as well. And clear the shore in front of Tern Hide.

On south side, vegetation needs trimming behind the sign about the Dockens, on the left near the top of the drive. Currently not able to see the areas referred to on the sign.