Building on the fantastic turn-out to November's work party and the additional event undertaken yesterday in the Education Reserve, next Sunday's work party will concentrate on some further scrub management, building on our success from earlier in the year.
First tasks will being shingling the islands / spits / delta area with our remaining shingle (this shouldnt take too long) and checking the channels to ensure they have all been dredged / dug out.
In terms of scrub management the areas to be reviewed are the scrub around the feeding station, the large willows by the hide, the hedge line between the feeding station and Hen Pool hides, possibly the "hidden triangle" set back from the Hen Pool and, if the Sailing Centre are OK about it, the bramble scrub by the steps.
The aims will be very similiar to last year - removing leggy / woody growth that is preventing light getting in at low level and promoting new growth at a variety of heights. This will assist with Willow Warbler, Blackcap, Common and Lesser Whitethroat etc but will also be a benefit to insects (esp butterflies) and flowers.
Usual 10:00am start - please bring old clothes, boots / wellies and a pair of gloves. Light refreshments (squash and a selection of superior biscuits) will be provided by the catering department :t:
Hope to see as many of you there as possible.
Phil