Winter Clear-up

Thursday, December 23rd 2010

There were not one, but two work groups on site today.

Mike and Tony at the lake

Firstly, regular Thursday volunteers Mike and Tony carried on with the clear-up in the area near the tower hide.  They worked on cutting back the Willow and Birch along the edge of the soon to be enlarged lake.

Making a new net ride

Meanwhile some of the bird-ringing team came to help as a net ride was moved away from one of the paths and cut into a very overgrown area up from the lake. 

Graham felling a tree

Graham, who's part of our management group, worked hard felling and logging up the excess Silver Birch.

 It was a beautiful day with mainly blue skies and the odd flurry of snow.  All the bird feeders were filled so that the birds won't go hungry over the Christmas period.  Remember, as well as bird seed and peanuts you can put stale cake, cheese and fruit out onto tables as well.  Along with bacon rinds and fat, the birds will really appreciate all the help you can give them.

Thanks to everyone who turned up today and gave their time. 


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