31/10/2026  9.00 - 13.00  Dockens Water path and North side. Path and Hide checks. Removal of small branches and debris from the paths. Trimming of brambles and trip hazards where necessary. 

Issues of note:

• Western path - south of the boardwalk, small tree down on the western side, partially across the path, a second one further south across the verge.
• Piles of reptile felts at intervals along the path verges, awaiting collection.
• Ponies seen in section 1 on the western shore. I believe collection before the 5th Nov is scheduled.

Sightings

• Otter reported at Tern Hide, seen feeding. Disturbed birds on the lake, many of which initially fled to the north-eastern corner - particularly the Coot.
• Slow, gradual increase in overwintering birds. Increasing numbers of Goosander and Pochard.
• Little Ringed Plover and a small flock of Lapwing seen.
• Green Sandpipers seen on the shore to the south of Lapwing hide.