upstarts1979
Well-known member
I think I'm right in stating that there's an Upton Warren work party scheduled for later this month.
If so, is it our/your intention to post the timings, intentions and perhaps rendezvous place on the Forum?
Speaking to Fergus Henderson and now knowing what reed beds have been ringed in the past for Cetti's, there is considerable thinning/coppicing to be done if that area is to be used again for similar success.
Fergus is a busy man, and I know that those of you who know him, would welcome him if I could get him to come up and visit to coincide with a future work party. It would be nice to see if our joint plans (maintenance and ringing) could be amended to work together and pull in the same direction... what are the thoughts of the UW hardcore/wardens?
Hi Simon
Yes there are work parties later this and early next month.
Both are being held at the Flashes 9.30 start. meet at sailing car park
1st:- Sunday 27th September work will include clearing feeding station area and if time allows work on the scrapes removing phragmites from the muddy wader habitat.
This work party has been added because some of the regulars are going to the Scillies in early October and would miss the usual work party on the 1st Sunday in the month.
2nd:- Sunday 4th October this work party will start work on the creation of a new shingle island. to provide breeding opportunities for LRP's Avocet and lapwing. The work will involve wheelbarrowing the pathing slabs from the steps, constructing the island (sited to the left of the main 'spit' in 50 yards in front of the main hide. Strimming the long grass and other tasks will be carried out - dependent on the number of people.
Regarding the Cettis habitat....we will discuss with the Moors work party what Fergus has said I know what he means. If I see you on Saturday AM will get more details off you or post on here ....no worries
cheers John