31/01/2026  9.00 - 13.30  Dockens Water path and North side.  Path and hide check.

Issues of note:

• Branches in the Dockens Water and collecting debris, principally in the 30 metres before the Rockford path.
• Verges of the Eastern path, particularly the first half, north of the path divide, awaiting clearance of broken branches and some vegetation.
• White plastic bag at the base of the bank on the far side of the Clearwater pond, seen from the bench in the Hanson plant.

Characteristics and sightings today:

• Water level in Ibsley almost covering the rails in front of Goosander hide.
• Most of the birds on the north and north-west areas of the lake - good mix of species, very few on land. ?some species taking advantage of the flooded areas along the Avon valley.
• 2 red kites flying south, high above the Welcome Hut at lunchtime.