20/12/2025  9.00 - 13.00  Dockens Path and Blashford North. Usual path and hide checks. Removal of fallen twigs/debris.

Issues of note: 

• Leaf blowing needed at points along the Dockens Water, where the flooding from the Dockens has not cleaned the path!!!
• Leaf blowing and verge clearance required along the Eastern path [including remains of tree that came down last week, plus nettles]. 

Sightings of note:

• Peregrine and Marsh Harrier fly overs reported.
• Flocks of Lapwing flying around the spit between Lapwing and Goosander.

Some visitors made their frustration known re. Tern Hide closure!!! in spite of no clear access from the path!!